Whupping, paddling, smacking : a spank by other names still stings -- History and mystery -- Limits, laws, and Little Mary Ellen -- Research and revival -- School paddling : the only legal place beyond the home -- Spanking around the world -- In the privacy of the home -- In the public sphere -- Modern family -- Leaving spanking where it belongs : behind us.
Summary:
"Provides a history of spanking, including the transition from instruments to the hand; Reviews relevant research over the last 100 years on spanking outcomes; Identifies the social and cultural supports of spanking including legal standing; Includes thought provoking prompts on what it means to be a parent"
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