Christina L. Erickson, PhD is a social worker and professor who has worked in community social work, health care, and academic settings for over 30 years. She is a Professor of Social Work and Environmental Studies at Augsburg University. She hopes to further the conversation on the harm of spanking. You can find her at ericksoc@augsburg.edu.
If you want one resource that summarizes the vast literature about parental spanking and school paddling, this is it. In a very readable way, Erikson addresses such topics as the history, worldwide prevalence, and the effects on children. It is replete with compelling examples and a trove of interesting information. This book should be read by parents and future parents, school personnel, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children. -- George W. Holden, PhD, Southern Methodist University