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The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the practice.
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According to the AAP, research shows that spanking is harmful to child development in the long run. The AAP also says to avoid nonphysical punishment that is humiliating, scary or threatening.
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The use of corporal punishment is on the decline, but at one high school in N.C., the principal paddles his students himself.
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Fifteen states allow corporal punishment in school; another seven don't prohibit it. Curious if you live in one of them? We built a map.
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Peterson, who pleaded no contest in a child abuse case, said he would appeal the decision. The Players Union, on his behalf, said the punishment was "arbitrary."
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Most parents say they have used corporal punishment. But there's abundant evidence that it doesn't improve behavior over time. Changing how parents talk to children does work, but it takes practice.
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An NFL star's indictment on child abuse charges has reignited a national debate about parents using corporal punishment. But how people feel about this issue is tied to some very personal questions.