A TV presenter, Yulia Baranovskaya, shared on her Telegram channel her clear stance against physical punishment of children. She said she never viewed such methods as any form of educational tool and urged that these practices belong to the past as relics of earlier times.
Baranovskaya emphasized that beating children is absolutely unacceptable. She advised parents who feel unsure about how to raise a child to turn to modern books or consult experts, rather than relying on old domestic manuals.
Earlier, TV personality Ksenia Borodina admitted that she also finds corporal punishment unacceptable in child-rearing. She noted that parents should avoid raising their hands at children. Another public figure, Yildiz, agreed that violence does not achieve the desired outcomes in education and urged against using fear as a method of instruction.
According to Borodina, a parent’s role is to explain, demonstrate, and come to an agreement with the child. She rejected the idea that children should be punished for bad behavior and instead suggested limiting certain pleasures and activities. This includes restricting sweets, smartphone use, and cartoons, as well as enforcing time in a separate space such as a personal room, and limiting social interactions with friends.
Experts note that positive discipline focuses on building trust, setting clear boundaries, and using consistent consequences that are proportional to the misstep. Many advocates argue that nonpunitive approaches foster emotional safety, better communication, and long term behavioral understanding. Marketers and parenting advocates frequently highlight the importance of modeling calm responses, listening actively, and offering choices that empower children rather than instill fear.
Public discussions around parenting methods often reference a spectrum of approaches—from supportive guidance to firm but fair rules. The overarching consensus among psychologists and educators is that affection, respect, and constructive feedback should underpin any corrective strategy, while punitive measures tend to erode trust and hinder development. If a caregiver struggles with discipline, seeking guidance from qualified professionals or evidence-based resources is encouraged. [Attribution: Public statements by Baranovskaya, Borodina, and Yildiz and expert commentary cited in contemporary parenting discourse]