School corporal punishment

Straus writes he implies that many studies have been taken on whether or not a child is really affected long term mentally by corporal punishment. He writes “Numerous studies have investigated the long-term disabling effects of physical "abuse"but despite the prevalence of corporal punishment, only a few studies have considered the possibility that "legitimate" corporal punishment is also a risk factor for psychological maladaptation in adulthood, and most of those have been confined to…

respectful in the home at all times and follow her rules. Mrs. Bonner stated that she is willing to provide any assistance needed to help the child while in her care. She also stated that she will support him in gaining a good education by visiting his school often to monitor his progress if become applicable. Mrs. Bonner stated that if a situation occurs where the child becomes defiant in a public setting, she would attempt to calm them by verbal redirection and address the situation rather…

wrong doing, this applies explicitly for children. Corporal punishment is sometimes used to define physical discipline, such as slapping or spanking. To punish, is to impose a consequence on for a fault, offense, or violation. Spanking is to strike on the buttock with an open hand. Corporal punishment is often a sensitive matter for many people to talk about since everyone has a different opinion on this subject. Many parents see corporal punishment such as spanking and slapping as a form of…

discipline. My mother thinks differently. According to her, Palo (spanking) or a physical punishment by a parent, as long as it is not excruciating, is a necessary form of punishment. I used to be one of those people that condoned spanking, not only because I was raised that way but also because I believed that spanking teaches a child to obey as well as to avoid future “misdemeanor.” I do not condone physical punishment anymore, and one of the reason is that it teaches children to lie when…

parents only use spanking as a last resort, while others use it multiple times daily. Many people view any kind of physical punishment as abuse, and others think that spanking is a must if you want respectful children. Merriam-Webster defines corporal punishment as: “punishment applied to the body of an offender including the death penalty, whipping, and imprisonment” or “punishment administered by an adult (as a parent or a teacher) to the body of a child ranging in severity from a slap to a…

Unit 3 Discussion Forum 1. What are your views in using punishment in order to reduce unwanted behaviour? To my own understanding, when one is punished it does not mean the person is hated, but the person applying the punishment is trying to make the one going through the punishment to be a better person. I know many people will not agree with me on this, especially the way punishment is been used today. I will use myself as an example, back home in Nigeria in those days; every child is being…

authority and they want that child to stop that behavior so they are not irritated anymore. This is not saying the best way in the long run is to spank a child there can be unforeseen consequences. Douglas states “over 90% of American parents spank pre-school children, at least on occasion”(14). It is important to understand that toddlers will do what they are not supposed to do often and it is not because they are bad. Young children do not fully understand or know what they are doing so…

Durrant et al. (2004) on physical punishment have showed that there is no correlation or evidence of any benefit to using physical punishment (Albanese, 2009, p.198). According to the studies, it can lead to weaker internalization of moral values and risk of physical injuries (Albanese, 2009, p.198). Due to the damages that are caused by child abuse, Canada has dedicated Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada to child abuse and neglect which states: “Every school teacher, parent or person…

his homework. Due to welts showing up on his body the next day while he was at school, the teachers reported the incident to the Administration for Children’s Service in New York. As a result, all three of the Chinese mother’s children were removed from her care and placed in foster care. In addition, the parents underwent an investigation for child abuse. As the article continues, Zhao explains how corporal punishment is common within the Chinese culture, despite its opposition towards…

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…