This investigation attempts to analyse the applicability of child protection policy and legislation to black families and children in South Africa. The literature study focuses on the nature, scope and implications of child ...

Since 1979 when Sweden became the first country to ban corporal punishment, there has been a steady increase in the number of countries prohibiting physical force as a disciplinary measure against children. To date, ...

Although fear is an integral part of normal human functioning, it is important to obtain knowledge of children’s normative fear and defence mechanism in order for parents and caregivers to understand and contribute towards ...