The discipline of children : alternatives to smacking
Russell, Marie Louise
The discipline of children : alternatives to smacking Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research Russell, Marie Louise - Wellington Victoria University of Wellington 1996 - iiv.; 138 p.
Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research
This thesis discusses alternatives to smacking promoted by parent-educators and examines why parents reject smacking, and which alternative methods they use. The research used qualitative methods, with focus group interviews and in-depth personal interviews. Parent-educators were concerned that parents were not well-informed about child development. They considered that communication skills are important, talking to the child and encouraging the expression of feelings. Most advocate and model a range of specific techniques. Parents had a positive view of children and rejected smacking as either violent itself or leading to violence. The thesis identifies several areas for positive change, including supporting a media campaign, education about parenting, better services for parents and families, and the repeal of s59 of the Crimes Act (1961).
nz
CHILDREN
DISCIPLINE
FAMILIES
PARENTING
THESES
NEW ZEALAND
649.64 DIS
The discipline of children : alternatives to smacking Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research Russell, Marie Louise - Wellington Victoria University of Wellington 1996 - iiv.; 138 p.
Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research
This thesis discusses alternatives to smacking promoted by parent-educators and examines why parents reject smacking, and which alternative methods they use. The research used qualitative methods, with focus group interviews and in-depth personal interviews. Parent-educators were concerned that parents were not well-informed about child development. They considered that communication skills are important, talking to the child and encouraging the expression of feelings. Most advocate and model a range of specific techniques. Parents had a positive view of children and rejected smacking as either violent itself or leading to violence. The thesis identifies several areas for positive change, including supporting a media campaign, education about parenting, better services for parents and families, and the repeal of s59 of the Crimes Act (1961).
nz
CHILDREN
DISCIPLINE
FAMILIES
PARENTING
THESES
NEW ZEALAND
649.64 DIS