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Corporal Punishment: A Scientific Review of Its Use in Discipline |
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| The American College of Pediatricians carefully reviewed the available research on corporal punishment in developing a position statement on the subject. Its conclusion: Disciplinary spanking by parents, when properly used, can be an effective component in an overall disciplinary plan with children. The details are contained in the following statements. Each of these statements is a printable Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. |
Corporal Punishment Position Click on this link to view the Corporal Punishment position statement. For the complete report, view the policy statement listed below.
Guidelines for Parental Use of Disciplinary Spanking Click on this link to view guidelines for a parent's use of disciplinary spanking.
Corporal Punishment Policy Click on this link to view the Corporal Punishment policy statement, which contains all the research and support for the position statement.
Response to "Physical Punishment in the United States" Click on this link to view the
College's response to the 2008 "Report on Physical Punishment" published by the Center for Effective Discipline.
The American College of Pediatricians is a national medical association of licensed physicians and healthcare professionals who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. The mission of the College is to enable all children to reach their optimal physical and emotional health and well-being. More information is available at www.BestforChildren.org.
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