Corporal Punishment: The Pros and Cons

The strengths and weaknesses of corporal punishment are described and compared with the merits of other forms of punishment. Some guidelines for educators administering corporal punishment are presented.

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Published inThe Clearing house Vol. 64; no. 4; pp. 278 - 283
Main Author Vockell, Edward L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Menasha, Wis Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.1991
Heldref Publications
Inor Pub. Co
Taylor & Francis Inc
Subjects
Child abuse
Child discipline
Children
Corporal punishment
Educational administration
Parents
Reinforcement
School age children
School discipline
Self control
Student discipline
Teachers
Youth sports
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Summary:The strengths and weaknesses of corporal punishment are described and compared with the merits of other forms of punishment. Some guidelines for educators administering corporal punishment are presented.
ISSN:0009-8655
1939-912X
DOI:10.1080/00098655.1991.9955870