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The discipline of children : alternatives to smacking Russell, Marie Louise

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Wellington Victoria University of Wellington 1996Description: iiv.; 138 pOther title:
  • Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 649.64 DIS
Summary: 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).
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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).

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