NEW YORK (WABC) -- The child abuse allegations involving NFL star Adrian Peterson are reigniting the discipline debate. How should parents punish their children, and how far is too far? Minnesota ...

It may feel like there are endless parenting strategies available, with everyone offering their advice on the best way to ...

“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

Harsh discipline, by contrast, violates these principles. When parents yell, threaten, or punish without explanation, children don’t feel heard or respected. They may obey in the moment out of fear, ...

In discussions about parenting, discipline has been considered something which has to be imposed upon children by means of ...

Parenting comes with so much fun and joy, but truth be told, when it comes to handling misbehavior, it can be a daunting task. As children grow so does misbehaviour evolve, when they are little, ...

As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no one discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities and temperaments, parenting requires ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Most parents at some point struggle with how best to discipline their children. Whether it is a two-year old with tantrums, or an angry teenager, the issue is very real. Most will resort to shouting ...

MANILA, Philippines — Disciplining children will be considered child abuse if there is a clear intent to harm the child’s dignity, according to the Supreme Court (SC). Quoting a decision written by ...