Many times unnecessarily harsh punishments stem from who are themselves aggressive and antisocial. Some parents have failed to develop at stopping point when utilizing corporal punishment. How long should a child be spanked? What should or should not be used when spanking a child? Should the child be clothed or naked? These are all questions that should be taken into consideration when spanking a child. The National Academies Press states “Several longitudinal studies investigating the effects of punishment on aggressive behavior have shown that physical punishments are more likely to result in defiance than compliance” (The National Academies Press,
