Which of the Following Represents Your Authors' Position Regarding the Use

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents your authors' position regarding the use of physical discipline with children?

• A) Physical punishment is something that could disappear "overnight," if only people would learn better parenting strategies.
• B) Physical punishment is only problematic when it occurs in poverty-stricken families because there is already more stress than a child can endure in such circumstances.
• C) Any "acceptable" level of physical punishment is directly related to the amount of physical abuse that occurs in the United States.
• D) Parents need to learn that physical discipline can be part of an effective parenting strategy as long as it is not overused.

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