Corporal punishment in the home

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    Judith Rich Harris

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    One day, Judith Rich Harris, who was not an academic or a proper psychologist became an influential, yet controversial figure in the field of psychology. How?— Harris wrote a book called, “The Nurture Assumption”, where she opposes a common belief that parents are the most significant part of children’s environment, with a new belief that peers are more significant because they are the actual ones who influence over who the children become, not parents. Although Harris’ arguments might not be…

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    A large part of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with children is reducing and eliminating problem behaviors like aggression. Maladaptive behaviors must be replaced with a more socially appropriate behavior. This is important because many problem behaviors can be dangerous and harmful to the child and the people around them. The problem is that there is little research that has been conducted on this topic. There a few standards for selecting a replacement behavior. In their study; Carr and…

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    In the short story, “Thank You M'am” by Langston Hughes Mrs. Jones is a character who demonstrates acts of being cruel, understanding, and forgiving. In the beginning of the story when a boy name Roger tries to snatch away Mrs. Jones' purse, she reacts with cruelty. Mrs. Jones beats the young boy badly. In the story the narrator states, “ [Mrs. Jones] simply turn[s] around and kick[s] him right square... than reache[s] down, pick[s] the boy up..., and [shakes] him until his teeth…

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    Emily Dickinson has touched the lives of many, she has changed the way some think, and her poems have even comforted others. It would be fair to say that Emily Dickinson has not lived in vain. According to her poem, “I shall not have lived in vain” she says that she will “Not have lived in vain if I have I can stop one heart from breaking” I can relate to Emily Dickinson and I also do not want to have lived in vain. I shall not have lived in vain if I have raised children the right way. A…

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    Are They Deserve Rewards?

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    In the article it asks if kids should deserve trophies. Kids don't deserve trophies when they do not participate. The kids shouldn't deserve trophies. These are reasons why they don't deserve trophies. The other side of getting a participation trophies is to feel good. Kids should not deserve to get trophies. They shouldn't just get a trophies for showing up. Why should they get a trophy for just showing up even though they didn't do anything. Trophies should only be given out to the winners…

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    Bike Thief Research

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    Bike thief Do you think that a nice pretty girl can steel a bike better than a guy. I think yeah sure why not if you have a nice body,a pretty face then you could probably get away with it. You could also have someone help you.Most guys if they see a young girl having trouble,most likely you might have them ask "you need a hand with that". On the show what would you do they tested this.Do you think anyone would anyone call the police or just go on with there life's. Durning this test some…

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    Discipline Or Is It Abuse?

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    this role, you give direction, impose rules, use discipline, set limits, establish and follow through with consequence, hold your children accountable for their behavior, and teach values”. Discipline is to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. A child has to develop a learning process of disobedience so they’ll grow up with it locked in their brain. It’s a parent’s job to show/ teach their child direction and order. Self-control also deals with structure…

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    any other pertinent information. Is spanking a child as punishment ethical? To find out what people thought about this, we described a scenario to the the people we interviewed, and asked questions based off of the presented situation. We asked our audience to imagine that they are out shopping. Minding their own business, they overhear a young child, about six years old, crying to his parents. He wants a candy that he already has at home. After he throws a tantrum in the store, his mother…

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    moms believe spanking is acceptable for kids ages 1 to 3,and another study, 61% of parents approve spanking as a "regular form of punishment" for young children (O’Callaghan.) This is a very controversial argument. Now I believe a child needs a spanking every once in awhile when they act a fuss, if you let kids run the household with empty threats, and soft punishments, they learn no respect, and I believe sets them up for a life filled with let downs, and false entitlements that may lead them…

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    her last checkup was over a year ago. Ms. Norman reported no other health, emotional or mental health issues and stated that she has no disabilities that will prevent her from caring for the children. This interviewer indicated that on a previous home study she was reported to having bipolar. Ms. Norman stated that she never diagnosed with bipolar. She stated that she was going to through a depression due to struggles in her marriage in her marriage. She stated that she went to talk to a…

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