Viewpoint. Supreme Court on Spanking: Upholding Discipline or Abuse?.

Zigler, Edward; Hunsinger, Susan

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Publication Date: 1977

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Viewpoint. Supreme Court on Spanking: Upholding Discipline or Abuse?

Zigler, Edward; Hunsinger, Susan

Young Children, 32, 6, 14-15, Sep 77

This is an opinion paper opposing the Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of corporal punishment in the schools. It is suggested that corporal punishment is a form of child abuse and that other forms of discipline should be used. (BD)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Classroom Techniques, Corporal Punishment, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems, Opinions, School Policy, Supreme Court Litigation, Teacher Role

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