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� The young child who insists on running from his parent in a busy mall or parking lot.
� The toddler who refuses to sit in his car seat.
� The young patient who refuses to hold still as a vaccination is administered, or as a laceration is repaired.
| Spanking | Physical Abuse | |
| The Act | Spanking: One or two spanks to the buttocks |
Beating: To strike repeatedly (also kick, punch, choke) |
| The Intent | Training: To correct problem behavior |
Violence: Physical force intended to injure or abuse |
| The Attitude | With love and concern | With anger and malice |
| The Effects | Behavioral correction | Emotional and physical injury |
� The child should be forewarned of the spanking consequence for designated problem behaviors.
� Spanking should always be administered in private (bedroom or restroom) to avoid public humiliation or embarassment.
� One or two spanks should be administered to the buttocks. This is followed by embracing the child and calmly reviewing the offense and the desired behavior in an effort to reestablish a warm relationship.
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