Spanking

In an anonymous survey conducted in 2008, which focused on mothers with children under the age of 18 years, they concluded that the likelihood of physical abuse increased by 3% with every additional instance of spanking since the intensity of spanking needed to increase with each instance to remain effective. Furthermore, when parents used objects, such as belts or switches, to spank their children they were nearly nine times more likely to report physically abusive behaviors…

others. Whether parents chose the more “acceptable” method, such as a time out, or the less “acceptable” method of spanking, both are trying to teach discipline. Webster’s dictionary defines spanking as “to strike on the buttocks with an open hand” (O’Callaghan 2). However, parent’s definitions may vary. The ways of teaching children has changed drastically, which has made spanking a major controversy in the last century. One of the main reasons it has caused such a fuss is because there is a…

(2) the use of positive reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors; and (3) removing reinforcement or applying punishment to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors (Roberts). For example, if a young child bites a person then a regular spanking may not be the best technique…

I don’t believe that spanking teaches a child to be aggressive. As we had discussed in class, family violence can cause elevated stress in the child and can result in long term emotional and behavioral functioning. But the disciple I received from my adoptive parents was totally…

causing pain, but not wounds, as a means of discipline.”2 Forms of corporal punishment include the use of spanking, slapping, and paddling in which we do not consider to be abuse of the child (UNICEF, 1999). According to experts, there is very little doubt that the use of spanking contributes to family aggression (Barnett, 2011). Murray Straus, a researcher of corporal punishment, disputes that spanking is harmful for two reasons: 1) a unspoken message of the acceptance of this form of…

Corporal Punishment: Cruel and Unusual Corporal punishment is defined by Merriam-Webster as a punishment intended to cause physical pain on a person. This was the typical form of punishment used by slave owners. They would use this form of punishment to make the slaves fear them to keep the slaves under their control. They needed this amount of control to deter the slaves from revolting and causing an uproar because of the harsh ways they were treated. During that time in our history the slave…

you as a parent. 94% of 3 and 4 year-olds have been spanked at least once this past year, according to a study 74% of moms believe spanking is acceptable for kids ages 1 to 3,and another study, 61% of parents approve spanking as a "regular form of punishment" for young children (O’Callaghan.) This is a very controversial argument. Now I believe a child needs a spanking every once in awhile when they act a fuss, if you let kids run the household with empty threats, and soft punishments, they…

No matter the circumstances, child abuse needs to be handled appropriately and effectively. Some people believe spanking should not be considered child abuse, but if a parent inflicts pain upon a child, it should be considered a form of abuse. Even though most people think a strong act of punishment is the only way to discipline their child for doing something wrong…

polarizing subject to converse about. Corporal punishment or what others refer to as spanking, is the physical chastisement used when a child is disobedient or practices bad behavior. Corporal punishment has been banned at schools in 31 states; 19 states still support it. Additionally, many parents continue to argue that physical correction is a necessity for children. On the other hand, there are many who refuse to use spankings as a way of discipline, because of the negative effects it can…

problems when they mature. The repercussions of corporal punishment far outweigh the convenience of its practice. Even though spanking offers immediate compliance from a child, it should not be used because it causes mental illness and there are superior disciplinary methods that have no negative effects. There are countless numbers of researchers who have studied spanking and concluded that it leads to mental illness in later years of individuals.…