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Is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline? This article gives the pros, cons, discusses non-abusive spanking and alternate methods of discipline.

This article was a perfect example of equally divided opinions of this topic. The doctors say it is damaging causing depression and anxiety later on in life. The doctors are also saying that it will teach your child to react to situations in their lives with the same anger and resentment. On the other hand there are parents that live and breath everyday with their children. There has to be a middle ground for discipline. A great deal of interviewed mothers felt it was a necessary discipline tool while there were maybe a handful that felt it could be damaging. There is one question I am looking to have answered. Why is there such a gap between what doctors say and what parents practice?

This site provides a pros and cons list to spanking. Also provides alternative methods to discipline and long term affects.

Facts about discipline and what is tolerated by law. Interesting information about how some states wanted to actually make spanking illegal.

This site is giving the perspective of CPS workers in the state of AZ and whether or not enough is being done to protect AZ children. There are other who believe that not enough is being done and that there is no way to stop child abuse.

This article explains what cyberbullying is. Cyberbullying is when a child or preteen is tormented through technological means. Cyberbullying is not a one time thing and usually ends in a death threat or causing serious bodily harm. When school's try to get involved for disciplining they might get sued for violating the student's free speech rights.