: In some cultures and communities, spanking is a widely accepted and traditional method of discipline.
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC). General Comment No. 8. : In some cultures and communities, spanking is
References:
| Strategy | Core Principle | Evidence of Effectiveness | |----------|----------------|----------------------------| | | Reward desired behaviors (praise, stickers, extra playtime). | Increases compliance by 30‑50 % (Kazdin, 2020). | | Logical Consequences | Natural or logically linked outcomes (e.g., loss of privilege). | Reduces recurrence of target behavior without aggression. | | Time‑Out / Calm‑Down Strategies | Brief removal from stimulating environment. | Comparable to spanking for immediate compliance, but no adverse side‑effects (Miller & Smith, 2021). | | Emotion Coaching | Help child label and manage feelings. | Improves self‑regulation and reduces aggression (Gottman et al., 2018). | | Parent‑Training Programs (e.g., Triple P, Incredible Years) | Structured skill‑building for parents. | Decreases use of corporal punishment by 40‑60 % (Sanders, 2022). | | | Logical Consequences | Natural or logically