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Does Sparing the Rod Mean Spoiling the Child?
Recent incidents involving the National Football League have focused attention on domestic violence, including the disciplining of small children. Is spanking always a form of child abuse? Is a firm hand, administered with a loving heart, required to turn many kids into better people?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenRecent incidents involving the National Football League have focused attention on domestic violence, including the disciplining of small children. Is spanking always a form of child abuse? Is a firm hand, administered with a loving heart, required to turn many kids into better people? 39 other countries have outlawed spanking even at home—but 19 American states allow paddling in schools. We’ll hear about the roles of religion and culture, the sanctity of the private home, and the Rights of Children.
Plus, Ukraine seeks military aid, and when Alibaba finally goes on sale tomorrow, investors won’t really get a piece of the action.
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3 storiesUkrainian President Asks for Military Aid at US Congress
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told a rare joint session of Congress today the future of NATO and peace in Europe depend on US help for Ukrainian soldiers responding to Russia aggression. Andrew S. Weiss is Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment, where he oversees research for Russia and Eurasia.
Read the story7 minAdrian Peterson Case Renews the Debate Over Corporal Punishment
Running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended by the Minnesota Vikings after being indicted in Texas for reckless or negligent injury to a child. Peterson’s four-year old son reportedly suffered welts on his legs, buttocks and scrotum after Peterson whipped him with a switch like the one Peterson’s father often used on him.
Read the story36 minAlibaba Goes Public
Tomorrow’s opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange will be rung by Chinese multi-billionaire Jack Ma, the owner of Alibaba. He’s expected to set off the biggest Initial Public Offering in American history. But, whatever the stock price, investors won’t actually be getting a piece of the company.
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