Tips for Effective Discipline

NOTE: On these pages, Safer Child deals only with mild forms of child discipline -- and generally with parental discipline. We adamantly oppose any discipline that veers into the area of physical abuse or neglect -- nor do we endorse the notion that any adult has the right to discipline any child. Below, we offer links to professional views on exactly what constitutes abuse or neglect.

What is Discipline?

What You Must Remember

How Does Safer Child Feel About Spanking?

What We Found to Be Most Effective for Correcting Behavior in a Young Child

Suggestions for Disciplining Younger Children (while shopping, traveling or at home)

Disciplining an Older Child

What Constitutes Neglect or Abuse?

Safer Child Families in Crisis Pages (including tips for prevention of abuse in your home)

Safer Child Communication Page

Self-Assessment Survey -- Do You Need to Make a Change?

Helpful Links

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