Citation

Flynn CP. Aggress. Violent Behav. 1996; 1(1): 47-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Corporal punishment enjoys strong normative support in American society, even in the face of growing evidence suggesting that it may be potentially harmful. This article examines Americans' attitudes toward the physical punishment of children. Support for spanking varies along such social categories as race, education, religion, and region. The article concludes bu discussing the implications of corporal punishment attitudes for scholars, professionals, and families.