The Spanking Fallacy, Moving Beyond the Dark Ages of Childhood Discipline

Dr. Marshall originally wrote Why Spanking Doesn't Work and has expanded his views in this amazing work, The Spanking Fallacy, that includes the latest in research and parenting best practices. First time parents absolutely need this book to understand the far reaching ramifications of taking a hand to their child.

There are numerous myths and falsehoods surrounding physical punishment and your children "Spare the rod and spoil the child," is the most famous saying which leads to believing that too many parents are not on spanking terms with their children. Should they be? What are the myths and what does the research say?

According to Brainy Quote, Phil Donahue once said, "Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval." Dr. Marshall explores parenting best practices, gives inspiring examples that show first time parents, and anyone in a power position over children, why you need other approaches to raising children than the all proverbial rod.