Midwest Book Review

“This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You: In Words and Pictures Children Share How Spanking Hurts and What To Do Instead” is primarily a selected collection of poignant artworks and statements by children about the experience of being physically punished by adults. In this professionally edited and resourced book, the children’s voices are clearly heard. It is divided into three sections: Part One, Spanking Makes Children Feel …, Part Two, What Children Respond To Instead of Spanking, and part Three, Resources for Parents and Professionals Who Work With Families. In addition there are a list of questions and answers on spanking, a list of related web sites, bibliography and other resources relevant to physical punishment and alternatives. “This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You” is an excellent, innovative contribution that provides a new outlook on an old problem.