Pediatricians Harden Stance Against Spanking The American Academy of Pediatrics is reinforcing its position on corporal punishment. The Academy released a statement suggesting that "healthy forms of discipline" should be used instead <br />of spanking. Healthy forms of discipline include positive reinforcement, setting limits and setting expectations. Dr. Robert Sege, Author of policy statement Corporal punishment is defined as "noninjurious, open-handed hitting with the intention of modifying child behavior." The policy recommends time-outs to discipline young children. Dr. Robert Sege, Author of policy statement
