Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 126-132 , May 2003

The risks and alternatives to physical punishment use with children

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☆ M. Loretta Secco is Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

☆☆ Roberta L. Woodgate is Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 126-132 , May 2003

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