Pitzer presents a balanced, thoughtful view on the effects of spanking (especially) on children, both its effectiveness and its consequences for the child. He does not believe the research is sufficient to support a policy of NO spanking ever, but he leans in that direction. He also presents more background information and an extensive bibliography about spanking and corporal punishment in the Table of Contents link.
Shows children participating in the marshmallow test of delayed gratification. Walsh talks about the importance of teaching children to delay gratification, and of consistency in using rules and applying consequences - both rewards and withholding rewards.