At 9:07 AM -0400 10/15/99, Michael Sylvester wrote:
>On Thu, 14 Oct 1999, Paul Brandon wrote:
>
>>
>> The issue involves more than just "psychological damage" (whatever that
>> metaphor means). Even if the use of physical punishment _only_ resulted in
>> the establishment of parents as conditioned aversive stimuli, that would be
>> a side-effect to be avoided.
>>
>
> Conditioned aversive stimuli?
> How about the myriad positive stimili parents present to children
> during their lifetime.
The point exactly.
I'm glad you realize the advantages of positive reinforcement as a mode of
parental discipline.
>It could be a factor in the initiation,maintenance of respect and order.
Right!
The consistent use of positive reinforcement promotes respect rather than fear.
>Murray Sidman? last time I read that dude was in the 70s at Wichita
>Statue-the book was Tactics in Scientific Research.
And what did he say about anecdotal arguments?
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