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7 Alternatives to Spanking

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Even the most well meaning parents may find themselves yelling or spanking their child in a moment of anger. This often happens because the parent feels out of control, or because the child’s misbehavior has gone on far too long. Gentle discipline doesn’t mean no discipline at all, nor does it mean [...]

Shouting Is The New Spanking

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According to the New York Times spanking has been replaced by shouting in parents today. More parents today are aware of the problems behind spanking children, yet “parental yelling is a near-universal occurrence” still.
Feel like shouting? Here are a few things to do instead:

Take a time out for yourself. Walk [...]