This UNESCO publication clarifies the human rights imperative and logical dictates of child development knowledge for eliminating corporal punishment of children. It provides guidance for selecting and applying constructive disciplinary practices that respect the human dignity of children. The publication includes three major sections: The Human Rights Imperative for Ending All Corporal Punishment of Children; Corporal Punishment: Prevalence, Predictors and Implications for Child Behavior and Development; and The Way Forward to Constructive Child Discipline.