The discipline and guidance of children : a summary of research /
Anne B. Smith [and others].
- 38 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-37).
The purpose of this report--The authors and their methods--The New Zealand context--The international context--The difference between discipline and punishment--Challenges faced when doing research on family discipline and punishment--Theories about family discipline--The effects of physical punishment : immediate effects : long-term effects--What is meant by effective discipline?--Six principles or characteristics of effective discipline--Can parents change?--What do children think about physical punishment?--Conclusions.