Inconvenience: Spanking can cause many consequences in a child which is why it is an outdated form of discipline. A child can undergo emotional trauma and physical…
In this study, researches look at whether spanking has a negative impact…
Although in the article “Justice Childhood Love Lessons,” by bell hooks, the author claims when a parent hits their child it has irreversible effect on one’s child throughout their lives, parents are doing the best they can. It’s hard being a parent and in some cases leads to spanking or other forms of punishment, leading to said punishment doing more harm than good and affect children more negatively than one may have planned in the beginning. Although in most cases it’s a good source of punishment, parents often take it too far. A parent should be able to have a deep connection with their child or children, spanking can keep over-reactive outbursts to a minimum, thus leading to a more calm and respectful environment for the child where he…
Why Spanking is the Worst Punishment This article talks about spanking and physical discipline in general and if it truly works or not. In the beginning the author talks about how many people are spanked as kids and most of them turn out fine. The author also talks about how most parents spank but only on special occasion. They save it for when the child has done something very bad.…
Spanking could have many long-term affects that may lead the child to misbehave, participate in violent behavior, or in some cases fall into depression. Research recently has shown that corporal punishment is related to higher levels…
First of all, Spanking tends to cause disorders like drug and alcohol abuse. In a study, by Health Watch, “People ages 15 to 64 who were slapped or spanked occasionally had developed a alcohol,drug abuse or anxiety disorder. With that 13 percent had an alcohol problem, and 17 percent developed drug abuse or anxiety disorder (Clare Collins).”…
Numerous people believe that spanking is an effective form of discipline, while others believe it’s ineffective and leads to detrimental consequences. Those who are neutral, believe the effects spanking has on a child varies by case. With the large amount of research done on this topic, there still isn’t a definitive answer to this debate. Yet, the evidence provided by various studies on the effects spanking can have on a child’s mental and emotional health cannot be ignored. For example, studies have shown that spanking can cause a child to become more violent.…
Is spanking really important? Is it necessary to discipline your child or will only bring detrimental effects on their life? Those in favour of spanking say it is an effective method of discipline and hasn't been shown to damage children in the long run. Those against it argue that spanking can cause children to become violent later in life and may increase the chances that they will experience anxiety…
Parents have to be cautious when disciplining their children to avoid trouble. Unfortunately, there is not a set behavior that warrants a spanking. Some sources say that it is okay to spank because it aids in building a strong relationship of respect with the parent and child, and it results in well-mannered children and adults. Parents also say that it is normal to spank children and that it is just disciplinary actions (“The Spanking Debate” 1).…
Spanking is a great way to teach young children that if they do something wrong there will be a punishment. Once children realize that the punishment will be a spanking, they will do their absolute best to be well behaved so that they will not get spanked…
They found that spanking was associated with 13 out of a total of 17 negative outcomes they assessed, including increased aggression and behavioral and mental health problems as well as reduced cognitive ability and self-esteem. of spanking, slapping and hitting children without the use of objects, and found that spanking is still associated with negative outcomes (Wenner). Another research conducted showed The long-term negative effects aggression, they include delinquency, some mental-health problems, which include substance abuse or thinking about suicide, as…
Sirinporn Malle Ethics Periods 6 and 7 Debate in class Are spanking children wrong? I believe that spanking children are not wrong as long as it is simple spanking and not beatings or consider to abuse. These are the three major arguments in support spanking children. The first reason is spanking is not abuse. Second, spanking is one of the reasons to stop your child from being aggressive.…
There are many different types of discipline. However, spanking kids has some positive effects and intentions. Spanking kids can be shocking them into behaving correctly. It can prepare them for the real world.…
Experts say that, “Any punishment that shames or embarrasses a child, is not an effective way to discipline youngsters and may cause long-term psychological damage.” Andy Grogan-Kaylor, an associate professor of social work at the University of Michigan, stated, “Such punishments can lead to all kinds of problems in the future.” The child may grow up with problems like aggression, depression and anxiety. “These punishments can also damage a parent's relationship with their child, and lead to a cycle of bad behavior,” experts While some might argue that spanking, verbally attacking, and punishing children in an embarrassing way is not child abuse, doctors and psychologist agree otherwise. Experts say that spanking children will slow down their brain development, making it harder to focus in school, listen or pay attention , or even do basic day-to-day things.…
It should be noted that there is limited research containing actual researched or scientific fact, proving spanking is the better choice when giving a child a consequence. On the other side of the debate, lie those that are collectively against the theory that spanking is beneficial for a child. Although it is difficult to research and observe the effects of spanking a child; as most parents tend to refrain from striking their children in front of observers and most all labs prohibit physically harming participants; there is significant amounts of research fighting against spanking (Gershoff, 2013). Elizabeth Gershoff touches on the subject of why she believes spanking is ineffective as a form of punishment; and essentially those reasons are that it does not fit the requirements of what punishment should be and it does not tell a child WHY their behavior was unacceptable (2013).…