Corporal punishment

Children are a wonder in the field of psychology which is due to their behavior growing up. From Sigmund Freud to Erik Erikson, there have been a numerous amount of psychologist that have studied children and have created multiple theories based upon their studies. Children are usually considered a “social sponge” due to them picking up habits from their parents, peers, and what the media portrays. From being friendly to peers, or becoming violent, these kids will pick up on certain behaviors…

I. Introduction: My Current research question is “What are the effects of a child receiving spanking compared to a child who does not receive spanking in a long term within interpersonal relationships and education experience?” With the addition of adding race and religion on how it adds to spanking as well. This topic is sociologically interesting to readers because it is a topic that receives controversies in the study of families from time to time. Not only the controversies but also the…

continues, Zhao explains how corporal punishment is common within the Chinese culture, despite its opposition towards…

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…

into a more severe, and hurtful punishment, and could make the child have serious health and safety risks in the future. Although spanking is harmful, if a child ran into the street to get their toy, a parent cannot go out and just scold the child, the child does not learn because they are just being yelled at. Instead, one careful spank should take place, but only to grab the child’s attention, not to hurt them. A huge line is drawn between discipline and punishment.…

paddled instead of getting an after school, or noon hour? A paddle is a long wooden slab up to 24’ with a handle. This is a type of corporal punishment which is, the deliberate infliction of pain on an individual as a means of punishment or to change behavior. Getting paddled or spanked means to slap on the buttocks with a flat object or with the open hand, as for punishment. In the year 1997, there was a Supreme Court case, Ingraham v Wright. The courts ending decision was that paddling does…

Punishment: Is spanking an effective punishment? Children are annoying. They scream, yell, cry, spit, and refuse to move if not given what they want. At some points, one might even call them the spawns of the devil. Spanking has been a method of punishment for centuries. Some argue that because a child is not able to defend themselves, spanking is child abuse. Others argue that spanking is the only way to get their children to behave. But what are the effects of spanking? In a study conducted…

hand need to be known. Using spankings as a form of discipline shouldn’t be taken out of proportion and there should be limits. Spanking should be used to express only wanting the best for the child. All children don’t respond the same to every punishment tactic. Using other forms of discipline such as time outs, having consequences, or harder jobs around the house could also be good ideas to discipline the child. Spankings could be done after trying other options but disciplining a child is…

Moreover, in some countries spanking and child abuse are legal Incredibility: It is hard to believe that some parents can actually inflict pain on to their child and feel no remorse. Also, that some schools are in certain states are allowed to do corporal punishment. Impossibility: It is now illegal for someone to have suspicions that a child is being abused and not reporting it. Therefore it is illegal to injure a child in any form. Lack of Consistency: Parents should not be allowed to…

The meaning of discipline today is being questioned by doctors and parents. The common punishment carried out when a child does something wrong is spanking. Many believe spanking can be harmful to a child’s development, while others believe spanking is beneficial and a crucial part of a child’s development. I believe spanking should not be used as a method of discipline due to the possibility of causing mental and physical problems in a child’s life. Recent studies show that spanking is…