Pros And Cons Of Shame Punishment

Shame punishments is like double edged swords. One side of the blade is already sharp enough to kill the victim, that it is not necessary for the other. There is only need for one blade in which one can learn from and make it out in one piece. While the acts of wrongdoing are already enough, the punishments that include shaming should not be encouraged within societies. Humiliating someone is just lowering to their standards. Humiliation tears apart one’s love for themselves and kills their self esteem. Shame punishments don't uplift one's view on their wrongdoings. For example, when a child is told not to touch a hot stove, but does it anyways, they end up having to suffer another consequence through the act of something like spanking. Being spanked in front of someone is humiliating, have they not already suffered enough from the burn? These penalties are unnecessary and cruel. The form of punishment can either stop the child from misbehaving or have no effect on them. …show more content…
Shame punishments teach society that it's ok to make fun of someone and embarrass them. Shame punishments are not allowing criminals to fully accept what they have done. Some punishments that the law enforces are only for a short period of time. For example, if someone commits a crime, as simple as jaywalking and has to serve a punishment like standing outside on the street with a sign saying “jaywalking kills”, the probability that the felon will never jaywalk again is very slim. Standing outside for a period of time won't hurt you, but paying a fine