Every parent at one point during their children’s childhood debate the idea of spanking their child. Spanking a child is an extremely controversial issue that is debated throughout history. One side of the dispute believes spanking a child is necessary to uphold the authority while parenting. Meanwhile, others believe that spanking is corporal abuse and is destructive to a child’s development. Oftentimes frustration and/or anger can cause parents to act out towards their child. Spanking may be a quick and fast way to force a child to behave. However, Research has shown spanking children is not an effective form of child discipline.
Many studies have shown that physical punishment — including spanking, hitting and other means of
Many studies have shown that physical punishment — including spanking, hitting and other means of