When a father in Tajikistan accused his 15-year-old son of stealing cash -- the equivalent of $60 -- he did not take him to the police or even scold him. Instead, he tied the boy's legs with a rope, ...

What is the current landscape of child trafficking in Asia? Child trafficking in Asia remains a profound challenge, one that truly demands our urgent and collective attention. We observe that ...

Child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) is a widespread issue that affects people of all backgrounds and in various parts of the world. It is estimated that 640 million girls and women alive today ...

Is it ever acceptable to discipline someone else’s child — especially if your kid is at risk for harm? “It’s a very fine line,” Dr. Flo Rosen, 70, a retired pediatrician and grandmother who goes by ...

Discipline plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s behavior and emotional well-being. However, traditional methods like physical punishment can have negative long-term effects. Instead, promoting ...

Bangladesh enters World Children’s Day under the shadow of a worsening child-rights emergency, as newly released national ...

March 16, 2012 — -- It is one of the most controversial methods of child discipline, but spanking in school-- usually with a wooden or fiberglass paddle -- is still allowed by law in 19 states.

Changes to students' social-emotional well-being is commonly regarded as another consequence of the pandemic — and the youngest Wisconsinites are not immune. For some children, the return to school or ...