Behind closed doors Fear is a sign of respect. A step parent to a 14 year old girl has been accused of child abuse. Her actions were not acceptable to him. When he realized she was lying he spanked her with a belt, causing minor bruises. The step parent did not mean to cause any harm just a spank to make her regret lying. Although spanking is a discipline measure, there is several opinions and debates on corporal punishment. Even though people say that spanking is child abuse and can cause harm, spanking should not be referred as child abuse because it is a form of discipline, learning to respect others, and to be prepared for the real world.
There are many people against spanking because they say it is motivated by anger, focuses on the past and makes the child feel guilty. Although, with this statement they are correct, but that is why it should never be done with …show more content…
Once your children have children of their own they will step into your shoes and see how necessary spanking truly is.
So it is clear that although many people say that spanking is child abuse and can cause harm, spanking should not be referred as child abuse for two main reasons. First, it is a form of discipline. But most importantly, spanking helps kids be prepared for their future.
Since the step parent spanked the 14 year old girl he has a high chance of serving eight to twelve years of jail time, which to me is not fair at all. In this case, the victim did not have any serious injuries. The bruises were temporary, not life threatening, and were not seeking medical attention (Brent). If the victim did not listen to the parent, the parent has every right to educate their kids with a form that will control them from misbehaving. Spanking does not cause any damage to a child if done
There are many people against spanking because they say it is motivated by anger, focuses on the past and makes the child feel guilty. Although, with this statement they are correct, but that is why it should never be done with …show more content…
Once your children have children of their own they will step into your shoes and see how necessary spanking truly is.
So it is clear that although many people say that spanking is child abuse and can cause harm, spanking should not be referred as child abuse for two main reasons. First, it is a form of discipline. But most importantly, spanking helps kids be prepared for their future.
Since the step parent spanked the 14 year old girl he has a high chance of serving eight to twelve years of jail time, which to me is not fair at all. In this case, the victim did not have any serious injuries. The bruises were temporary, not life threatening, and were not seeking medical attention (Brent). If the victim did not listen to the parent, the parent has every right to educate their kids with a form that will control them from misbehaving. Spanking does not cause any damage to a child if done