The role of the pediatrician in abolishing corporal punishment in schools

Corporal punishment in school is allowed in 30 states in the United States. The American Academy of Pediatrics, together with numerous other childadvocacy groups, has reaffirmed its position that corporal punishment in schools should be prohibited by state statute in all states.1,2 This article prov...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) 1991-07, Vol.88 (1), p.162-167
Hauptverfasser:	POOLE, S. R, USHKOW, M. C, NADER, P. R, BRADFORD, B. J, ASBURY, J. R, WORTHINGTON, D. C, SANABRIA, K. E, CARRUTH, T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Corporal punishment Educational psychology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Health aspects Influence Laws, regulations and rules Miscellaneous Pediatricians Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology School discipline Students
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Zusammenfassung:	Corporal punishment in school is allowed in 30 states in the United States. The American Academy of Pediatrics, together with numerous other childadvocacy groups, has reaffirmed its position that corporal punishment in schools should be prohibited by state statute in all states.1,2 This article provides background information and recommendations regarding the potential role for pediatricians in attaining this goal.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.88.1.162