Spanking

Corporal Punishment: “Physical punishment, as spanking, inflicted on a child by an adult in authority” (Merriam Webster, 2016). When you think of corporal punishment, what comes to mind? Do you think of it as a form of child abuse or a form of discipline? Some individuals believe corporal punishment is a form of child abuse. Whereas, other individuals believe corporal punishment is a form of discipline. Corporal punishment is an explicit practice related to families and by banning it in the U.S…

they blame it on there age. Justifying their children's behavior. Other parents think it is wrong to hit their child, Dr.Sears says “Spanking doesn’t work for the child, for the parents, or for society. Spanking does not promote good behavior, it creates a distance between parent and child, and it contributes to a violent society” (Sears pg.28). He explains that spanking ruins the relationship between the parent and the child. Talking through problems instead of hitting them, helps build the…

therefore he tries to keep all judgments aside, he still can not ignore the extensive negative evidence that corporal punishment (which includes spanking) has on children’s mental health. I believe the author is trying to come off very unbiased so he can catch the attention of parents without making them feel offended or attacked so he can explain the effects spanking has on children, hoping to change their beliefs on discipline. I like how he leaves his key question open in the title to catch…

has been a controversial topic for our most recent generations. The evolution of physical punishment, beginning with our ancestors to now, has changed because of the findings from research studies conducted by psychologists over time. The use of spanking has been proven to have short-term and long-term effects on children for many reasons. The least detrimental way of gathering this information is through practical research in the form of questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations and…

force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for the purposes of correction or control of the child’s behavior” (Frechette, Zoratti, & Romano, 2015). I chose this topic because as a child growing up I would receive spankings, hit with a belt, and other forms of physical punishment. In my case it was never intended as physical abuse but to make sure what behavior I did was to not happen again. When I would receive this punishment from either of my parents I…

The Spanking Controversy Four out of five Americans believe it is “sometimes appropriate” to spank a child (Horton). Does painful punishment build a better person? Over the years, there has been a lot of back and forth controversy over whether or not it is an acceptable form of punishment for parents to spank their children. This subject is interesting because I have a 3 year old son who is wild and crazy, and sometimes does not do as he is told. I am also interested in seeing what both sides…

Corporal punishment is sometimes used to define physical discipline, such as slapping or spanking. To punish, is to impose a consequence on for a fault, offense, or violation. Spanking is to strike on the buttock with an open hand. Corporal punishment is often a sensitive matter for many people to talk about since everyone has a different opinion on this subject. Many parents see corporal punishment such as spanking and slapping as a form of child abuse. While others believe…

problems in the future--rather than correcting it. It can also lead to mental illness issues like depression. A school official or teacher should not be allowed to decide whether or not the possible outcomes will be worth the quick problem fix of a spanking or paddling. The parent of the child is the one responsible for taking care of the son or daughter and should be the one making the decision of whether or not that is how the child will be…

to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, corporal punishment can be defined as broadly as “punishment inflicted on a person 's body.” A more thorough description is provided by Dictionary.com, however, which uses the definition: “physical punishment, as spanking, inflicted on a child by an adult in authority.” Despite the indistinct line between corporal punishment and abuse, United States federal law allows corporal punishment in both school and home settings. In 1977, the Supreme Court ruled in…

discipline. Often parents try hard to raise a well mannered and a well disciplined child. But it’s a thin line between discipline and child abuse. It’s okay to spank the child to remind the child what he or she did was wrong, but what about spanking a young child? “Spanking plants seeds for later violent behavior, however, many parents believe that physical discipline can be effective if doing it correctly.” In our minds, we know that discipline is a strict training or control to enforce…