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12/10/2005
Two out of five parents physically punish kids, claims report
Two out of five parents in Northern Ireland spank or slap their children, a new report has claimed.
The 'Bringing up Baby' report by Queen's University also revealed that physical punishment is used more on boys than girls across all ages, and that teenage boys are the group least likely to be hugged or cuddled, especially by fathers.
Wednesday's report was unveiled at a seminar at Queen's which aims to highlight how parents in Northern Ireland are bringing up their children in today's society.
Report authors Paula Devine and Katrina Lloyd noted that in recent years there had been a rise in the number of parenting programmes on television, most of which endorse non-physical methods of disciplining children.
"There has also been an increased emphasis on the involvement of fathers with their children. It will be interesting to see if these have any influence on attitudes and behaviour in years to come," they said.
Alison Loughlin from Parenting Forum NI added: "The survey has provided an interesting snapshot of parent and child relationships, and highlights some worrying patterns of behaviour.
"These findings emphasise the need to raise awareness among parents of the impact that parenting has on children. Most parents want to do their best and it is recognised that parents can benefit from support. Government need to ensure that this is available and accessible to all parents."
The key results, which were taken from a 2003 survey, were presented during the seminar organised by ARK, the Northern Ireland Social and Political Archive.
(MB/SP)
The 'Bringing up Baby' report by Queen's University also revealed that physical punishment is used more on boys than girls across all ages, and that teenage boys are the group least likely to be hugged or cuddled, especially by fathers.
Wednesday's report was unveiled at a seminar at Queen's which aims to highlight how parents in Northern Ireland are bringing up their children in today's society.
Report authors Paula Devine and Katrina Lloyd noted that in recent years there had been a rise in the number of parenting programmes on television, most of which endorse non-physical methods of disciplining children.
"There has also been an increased emphasis on the involvement of fathers with their children. It will be interesting to see if these have any influence on attitudes and behaviour in years to come," they said.
Alison Loughlin from Parenting Forum NI added: "The survey has provided an interesting snapshot of parent and child relationships, and highlights some worrying patterns of behaviour.
"These findings emphasise the need to raise awareness among parents of the impact that parenting has on children. Most parents want to do their best and it is recognised that parents can benefit from support. Government need to ensure that this is available and accessible to all parents."
The key results, which were taken from a 2003 survey, were presented during the seminar organised by ARK, the Northern Ireland Social and Political Archive.
(MB/SP)
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