Sixty-two white middle class subjects forming two age groups (6 and 11 years) were given information about hypothetical peers who were described as hitting the subject child. Children indicated how much they thought the peer should be punished (spanked). Older subjects put more emphasis on situational or personal information about the peer…

This article discusses legal concepts and court decisions as they apply to teachers and schools. (RC)

The call for a return to corporal punishment grows out of frustration. Students are more defiant now and authority figures are weaker and shaken. It is tempting to strike out in anger, but corporal punishment is not, and never has been, a real solution. (Author/SJL)

Compares opinions of British teachers and students toward educational incentives and deterrents. Little change has occurred in the responses of teachers and students over the 24 years. Differences of opinion are evident between pupils and teachers, especially with regard to corporal punishment as a deterrent and adult approval as an incentive.…

Although the United States Supreme Court has extended certain constitutional rights to students, the Court has nevertheless held that school administrators may adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations to ensure the maintenance of a disruptive-free learning environment. (PKP)

Student rights advocates have learned again that sweeping victories do not always emerge from the Supreme Court, even with the most compelling evidence. They must redouble their efforts--lobbying, educating the public, counseling students--to ensure that no student has to endure a school like Drew High School. (Author/WI)

Case studies can help cast light on how schools face the problems of discipline and low achievement, neither of which is created or can be the sole responsibility of the schools. An attempt is made to report on the experience and performance of a public senior high school in the area of discipline. (Author)

Briefly outlines state legislation and reviews court decisions involving the corporal punishment of students by school administrators and teachers. Examines the implications of recent court decisions and offers guidelines for school officials. (JG)

Tested were the impact of rejection and acceptance experienced by adolescent mothers during childhood; social support received after their baby's birth; and infant irritability on angry, punitive maternal behavior. Possible links between maternal behavior and indices of child anger, noncompliance, low confidence, and social withdrawal were also…

Study of four schools reveals that principals generally view Chicago's systemwide Uniform Discipline Code (UDC) as an administrative convenience, but teachers are not as enthusiastic. The existence of the UDC has made little impact on the improvement of discipline management. (BJV)

Reports a project which tested participatory drama and lecture-discussion programs as possible methods of providing parent education to West Indian parent groups. (NH)

Compares the responses of 65 mothers and 42 fathers who completed the Child Rearing Practices Report first when their child was three years old and again at 12 years. Despite many changes in the families, considerable continuity in childrearing orientations was shown. Shifts in emphasis coincided with developmentally appropriate areas for change.…

Points out adult behaviors likely to help children develop responsibility. Discussion focuses on the inadvisability of using reward and punishment, the importance of exchanging viewpoints with children and letting them make decisions, and the importance of beginning training for autonomy in the early years. (RH)

Reviewed is research supporting the need for the involvement of educational systems in intervention strategies regarding child abuse. Available from: EC 090 265. (IM)

An abundance of surveys and news reports have clearly indicated that sexual assaults and other violent crimes are prevalent on U.S. college and university campuses. What isn't as well known is how little is being done by most institutions to try and reduce this fact. Poor awareness of the reality of crime rates, combined with widespread policies…