Assume That You Are a Consultant to an After-School Recreational

question 55

Essay

Assume that you are a consultant to an after-school recreational program. Several leaders have been complaining that the children are very aggressive toward one another, and the staff is convinced that the only way to stop the aggression is to paddle the guilty parties. Based on your knowledge of the research, respond to their dilemma.

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