Each professional is from a different profession and have very different views on the topic. On the side for spanking is a pediatrician, Dr. David Safir, who is a father and grandfather of five. Dr. Safir said “he was spanked as a child, spanked his own children when necessary and believes the occasional use of physical punishment -- not abuse -- can be an effective tool for parents” (Zeidler). On the side against spanking is Dr. Barbara Greenberg, a psychologist who specializes in parenting, teens, and family. She believes that "Physical punishment instills a feeling of shame," and goes on to say that, "Shame also leads to depression and anxiety” (Zeidler). I believe that this article is helpful due to what the doctors specialize in. It is interesting that a head doctor and a health doctor have two completely different opinions on the
Each professional is from a different profession and have very different views on the topic. On the side for spanking is a pediatrician, Dr. David Safir, who is a father and grandfather of five. Dr. Safir said “he was spanked as a child, spanked his own children when necessary and believes the occasional use of physical punishment -- not abuse -- can be an effective tool for parents” (Zeidler). On the side against spanking is Dr. Barbara Greenberg, a psychologist who specializes in parenting, teens, and family. She believes that "Physical punishment instills a feeling of shame," and goes on to say that, "Shame also leads to depression and anxiety” (Zeidler). I believe that this article is helpful due to what the doctors specialize in. It is interesting that a head doctor and a health doctor have two completely different opinions on the