This study can be very useful to parents who use punishment to help teach their children good values.

The gangs, which both boys knew well, occasionally used such punishment on members who tried to quit.

I found out recently that 34 states in the US still use capital punishment.

"In itself, the fact that so many parents were willing to admit using severe physical punishment shows something about social attitudes."

Therefore, instructors should be cautious about using punishment in the classroom.

The answer is to use punishment sparingly, very much as a last resort.

Another useful way to use punishment is in combination with positive reinforcement.

Seven out of ten parents said they themselves use corporal punishment.

He also reported that the prison began using less harsh punishment for violating rules.

Only the king may use punishment to secure the execution of his orders.