For generations, corporal punishment has been permitted for use in households across the United States with many believing it to be an effective way to enforce discipline in children. Corporal punishment is often defined as the use of physical force against a child, often by means of spanking, or striking the child with various objects, causing pain as a means to control and correct disobedience. Corporal punishment is said to be effective in gaining the attention of a child so that they will obey commands and learn from bad behavior. Use of corporal punishment on children should be prohibited as it crosses the line between discipline and abuse. Not only is physical harm being caused, the child’s welfare and psychological development are also
