As a parent, the first response to a child acting up is discipline. Due to generational patterns and behaviors, many of us learned that spanking was the first and foremost form of discipline. According to Robert Sege and Benjamin Siegel , there is a strong correlation between corporal punishment being linked to and negative outcomes for children on a behavioral, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional level.
As we have learned with increased research, spanking is not advised as a disciplinary technique. Children imitate the behavior that is modeled for them. Spanking demonstrates aggressive behavior for a child that creates conflict between the parent and child Morin, Many parents then wonder what the best disciplinary route for a child would be.
Here are a few effective disciplinary strategies:. Morin, Amy L. Very Well Family. Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic. Sege, R. Effective Discipline to Raise Healthy Children. American Academy of Pediatrics. Please complete the form below to contact us regarding our services or general questions you have. One of our representatives will be in touch with you shortly. We are here to help you. The information on this website is for informational purposes only; it is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
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