1. Spank Or Not To Spank
... such a basic skill. The caregivers of the child have the responsibility of teaching such a skill and must do so in such a way that will be effective (Hanna 395). An Alabama pediatrician, Dr. Den Trumbull, says, "Younger children have a poor understanding of the consequences of their behavior. If inappropriate behavior gets out of hand, especially if it poses a danger to the child ... observed by Straus and others were usually 6-9 years old. In order for spanking to be most effective and beneficial it should be administered between 2 to 6 years old (Penkava 4). An Alabama pediatrician Dr...
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