In all areas of North America, physical punishment by a parent, as long as it is not severe, is still seen by many as necessary discipline, and condoned, or even encouraged.

• 在北美的所有地区，虽然父母都不用体罚来惩罚孩子了，但是，有很多地方还在宽恕甚至鼓励这种打孩子的行为。