Do you know your chances of being assaulted are greater in your own family than anywhere else? Dr. Michael J. Marshall traces much of that violence to society's belief in physical punishment. In this insightful, well-researched book, he reveals what have been called "the best-kept secrets in developmental psychology": that hitting a child causes more problems than it solves, increases aggression, and damages self-image. Parents will find practical, healthy discipline alternatives to spanking and other forms of corporal punishment. Endorsed by renowned psychologist Philip Zimbardo Research reveals the family is the most violent group most people belong to Written by a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology Practical alternatives to spanking that actually work Perfect for a parent or caregiver seeking research-backed, non-violent discipline strategies and reasons to stop spanking.
