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Physical punishment
The direct or indirect infliction of physical discomfort or pain on a child by a person in a position of authority over the child (e.g., parent), usually for the purpose of (1) stopping a child's unwanted behavior, (2) preventing the recurrence of unwanted behavior, or (3) because the child failed to do something (s)he was supposed to do. (See -Q)
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Dictionary of Parental Acceptance Rejection Theory INDEX:
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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