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999			_c3437 _d3437
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008			110331s1996 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
082	0		_a649.64 DIS
100			_aRussell, Marie Louise _92042
245			_aThe discipline of children : _balternatives to smacking _cRussell, Marie Louise
246			_aThesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research
260			_aWellington _bVictoria University of Wellington _c1996
300			_aiiv.; 138 p.
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aThesis submitted for the degree of Master of Arts (Applied) Social Science Research
520			_aThis 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).
522			_anz
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aDISCIPLINE _9198
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPARENTING _9429
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTHESES _9606
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS