Building a Safe and Healthy America: Eliminating Corporal Punishment via Positive Parenting

Hornor, Gail; Quinones, Saribel Garcia; Boudreaux, Danielle; Bretl, Deborah; Chapman, Evelyn; Chiocca, Ellen M.; Donnell, Carrie; Herendeen, Pamela; Kahn, Donna; Loyke, Julie A.; Morris, Kristen; Mulvaney, Barbara; Perks, Diane H.; Terreros, Amy; VanGraafeiland, Brigit

doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2019.09.008

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“…It could mean that 26% of mothers lack knowledge regarding PDT and CP and the harm as a consequence of the use of PDT and CP. Indeed, the worldwide continued use of PDT suggests that parents are not believing that PDTs (and CP) are ineffective and potentially harmful to their children's health and development (Anderson & Goodnight, 2022; Durrant, 2020; Heilmann et al, 2021; Hornor et al, 2020). Nevertheless, other explanations exist for belonging to group 3.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, many parents believe that CP is a necessary component of disciplining and that without CP, children will grow up to out‐of‐control, disrespectful and spoiled adults (Anderson & Goodnight, 2022). Moreover, most forms of CP and mild PDTs are socially normative and culturally accepted (Durrant et al, 2020; Hornor et al, 2020). In order to lower the use of CP, these attitudes and beliefs need to be altered.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The core skills of the positive parenting model are (a) providing a safe and engaging environment, (b) realizing a positive learning environment including being a model through demonstrating appropriate behaviour, (c) using assertive discipline, (d) having realistic expectations and understanding the child and (e) parental self‐care and self‐knowledge (Invest in Kids, 2007; Sanders, 2012). Assertive or positive non‐aggressive discipline is based on four principles: developmentally appropriate behavioural expectations, clear ground rules for specific situations, understandable communication about rules and consistent reinforcement of rules (Hornor et al, 2020). Promotion of positive parenting and non‐aggressive discipline on the one hand and discouraging CP on the other hand can be done with universal prevention programmes such as Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The use of corporal punishment and physical disciplinary techniques by Flemish mothers

Vanderfaeillie,

Van Eynde,

Van Blyenbergh

et al. 2023

Child & Family Social Work

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Corporal punishment (CP) of children has many negative consequences, yet many parents still use CP to discipline their child. This study used an online questionnaire to determine the prevalence of CP among Flemish mothers, which specific physical disciplinary techniques (PDT) they consider CP and which PDT they use. In addition, the association of attitudes regarding CP, personal experiences with CP and cultural acceptance with the use of CP was examined. A total of 411 Flemish mothers with a child aged between 2 and 11 years participated in the study. About 38% of the mothers reported to use CP. In case of the use of PDT, they mostly used mild PDT. The results also show that there is a lack of consensus regarding the conceptualization of CP among Flemish mothers. Furthermore, positive attitudes towards the use of CP was a predictor of its use. Because the use of CP is associated with many negative consequences, it is important to set up prevention programmes to dissuade mothers form using of CP, to alter positive attitudes regarding CP and to raise awareness regarding the negative impact of CP on the development of children.

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The use of corporal punishment and physical disciplinary techniques by Flemish mothers

Vanderfaeillie,

Van Eynde,

Van Blyenbergh

et al. 2023

Child & Family Social Work

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“…Corporal punishment is not an effective method of discipline. Although corporal punishment may result in immediate compliance, children do not internalize morals and values, hence any behavioral change is short-lived (Gershoff et al, 2017; Hornor et al, 2019). Globally, it is estimated that 1.3 billion boys and girls aged 1–14 years experience corporal punishment in the home (Know Violence in Childhood, 2017).…”

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Corporal Punishment

2023

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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“…Parents listen to and seek advice from their child's health care provider (Cates et al, 2020). PNPs often have positive, secure relationships with families-characterized by trust and respect (Hornor et al, 2020). Thus, they are well-positioned to provide anticipatory guidance encouraging the use of positive parenting practices.…”

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confidence: 99%