The meaning of discipline today is being questioned by doctors and parents. The common punishment carried out when a child does something wrong is spanking. Many believe spanking can be harmful to a child’s development, while others believe spanking is beneficial and a crucial part of a child’s development. I believe spanking should not be used as a method of discipline due to the possibility of causing mental and physical problems in a child’s life.
Recent studies show that spanking is ineffective in disciplining children. In “The Great Spanking Debate”, Benjamin Siegel, M.D. says, “There’s no reason to get physical with a child when other discipline tactics are more effective.” For example, there are alternative tactics such as verbal reprimands, taking away privileges, and timeouts to deal with misbehavior. Doctors have found that spanking can cause increased anxiety, higher risk of aggression, depression, relationship problems, and a number of other mental health related problems. Furthermore, a 2009 Ohio State University study shows that women who were punished physically during childhood are 50 percent more likely to discipline their children the same way. As a result, children learn from their parents and …show more content…
Den A. Trumbull, M.D., believes spanking is a proven way to reinforce milder disciplinary tactics. This is called conditional spanking. “They will learn through spanking to take parental warning more serious and to respond appropriately to the milder method.” says Dr. Trumbull. It is true that spanking is allowed in certain countries, though there is a certain guideline. According to “Spanking Laws: You Can’t Spank Kids In These Countries,” corporal punishment should never be dealt out harshly, impulsively, or with the potential to cause physical harm, but with love for the
Recent studies show that spanking is ineffective in disciplining children. In “The Great Spanking Debate”, Benjamin Siegel, M.D. says, “There’s no reason to get physical with a child when other discipline tactics are more effective.” For example, there are alternative tactics such as verbal reprimands, taking away privileges, and timeouts to deal with misbehavior. Doctors have found that spanking can cause increased anxiety, higher risk of aggression, depression, relationship problems, and a number of other mental health related problems. Furthermore, a 2009 Ohio State University study shows that women who were punished physically during childhood are 50 percent more likely to discipline their children the same way. As a result, children learn from their parents and …show more content…
Den A. Trumbull, M.D., believes spanking is a proven way to reinforce milder disciplinary tactics. This is called conditional spanking. “They will learn through spanking to take parental warning more serious and to respond appropriately to the milder method.” says Dr. Trumbull. It is true that spanking is allowed in certain countries, though there is a certain guideline. According to “Spanking Laws: You Can’t Spank Kids In These Countries,” corporal punishment should never be dealt out harshly, impulsively, or with the potential to cause physical harm, but with love for the