...that spanking is used as a great way to keep children under control. Studies show that most children who have been spanked were more likely than (non-children) to be deviant. Children that been spanked demand immediate satisfaction of their wants and needs, they become frustrated easily, have temper tantrums and lash out physically against other people or animals. “A major study at Tulane University, published in Pediatrics controlled for other factors that have been found to contribute to aggressiveness in children, including the mother’s depression, alcohol and drug use, spousal abuse and even whether the mother considered abortion while pregnant with the child”. “ The unfortunate thing is that spanking not only doesn’t work, it is very unnecessary”. Joseph L. Wilson Jr 2/28/2016 In an article entitled “Spanking: The Case Against It” published on www.consumer.healthday.com February 28, 2016, Rob Waters expresses that spanking your child can cause physical & also mental harm to the Childs well-being. His research explains that spanking children can lead to five messages that he believe parents shouldn’t send to their children. The messages are Fear, Violence, Distrust, Poor self-esteem & Danger. According to Rob Waters, he believes spanking is a way to teach your child to fear you & that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems. He also believes when a child makes mistakes it erodes trust & disrupts the relationship between the parent & child. Spanking can lower...
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...Spanking Children Anthony Chamberlain Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to use different forms of disciplining children other than spanking. Central Idea: By practicing alternative methods to discipline children, the child and parent will both be rewarded. Introduction [Attention] I. Quote. II. Definition of Spanking III. Even though physical punishment has declined since the 60s, two-thirds of Americans still use it as a form of discipline. IV. Today I would like to persuade you to use different forms of discipline other than spanking, now or when you decide to start having children. (Transition: Let’s begin by addressing why spanking would not be good for the child.) Body [Need] I. According to psychcentral.com, spanking children can send them wrong messages. A. Spanking can show a child that violence solves problems. 1. Physical punishment can be seen as a form of bullying. 2. Can send a message to a child that hitting is an effective way to get others to things their way. B. The idea that “stronger” is always right is another message a child could take away from spanking. 1. It shows a child that whoever is stronger is always right. 2. A child may think that if he or she gets stronger than their parent or someone that they will always be right by using violence. C. Spanking could also teach a child how to be sneaky. 1. Some parents think spanking their child I the quick...
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...Should Corporal Punishment be Banned in Homes? The spanking of a child, also known as corporal punishment, by their parent(s) is one of the most common forms of disciplinary action used to date. Although many people have different ideas of what spanking really is, the term universally means “striking the child on the buttocks or extremities with an open hand without inflicting physical injury with the intent to modify behavior.” (Bai) Some parents and researchers would say that spanking one’s child is a form of child abuse because it is practiced with the intent of causing physical pain to the child. However, the use of corporal punishment is necessary because a child who is not disciplined will not learn the difference between right and wrong and should not be against the law for parents to use in their home. When I was five, I got a “spanking” from my father for biting a family member. During and after the spanking I cried and was very upset with my father for what he had done. I thought it was unfair and “mean”. But like my parents, a recent survey estimated that ninety-four percent of parents with children age’s four to five spank their children occasionally. (Larzelere) While some call it discipline, others believe it is a form of violence. Research shows that corporal punishment leads to more serious problems than just getting your feelings hurt. In many cases when a child is spanked, it can leave a lasting impact and cause poorer relationships between a child and the...
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...ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. Children are important asset of our country as they are our future leaders and all the hopes are pegged on them. Thus, it is vital for the adults to protect and be more careful in teaching them or setting as an examples since young people see their parents, family, friends teachers and sports or activity coaches as largely positive influences in their lives. Furthermore, hitting also devalues the parent-child relationship. According to Dr. Sears from Academy of Pediatrics, corporal punishment puts a distance between the spanker and the spankee. This is because children learn that when you have a problem you solve it with a good swat. A child whose behavior is controlled by spanking is likely to carry on this mode of interaction into other relationships with siblings and peers, and eventually a spouse and offspring. Hence, some children are forgivingly resilient and bounce back without a negative impression on mind or body, for others it’s hard to love the hand that hits...
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...many negative effects from the outcome of a parent spanking his child. There have been many people who have attempted to get physical punishments outlawed, and in some cities, they have been successful. In other areas, it is up to the parent or guardian of the child to choose how they would like to deliver the punishment. The topic of spanking seems to arouse strong opinions on both sides of the topic. While some parents believe that they must resort to violence, in order to send the message to their child, that the behavior that he is involved in will not be condoned, other parents seek alternative methods of punishment. Spanking a child is just one of many forms of punishment that a parent can implicate on his child. By choosing spanking as the method of punishment, the child is learning to use violence as a way to obtain a certain outcome. Soon-to-be parents should be aware that spanking their child has been shown to lead to aggressive behavior, fear of adults, and anti-social behavior, and because of these risks, the parents should not spank their children. Spanking has been recorded since the Ancient Greek times. Spankings were administrated to the adults by pagan priests to increase fertility in women. The Catholics adopted this practice, but instead they used the concept to spank the sins out of women (Lefkowitz 23). The practice began to descend until it was an acceptable punishment for children. Many defenders of spanking believe that they have the right to spank their...
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...Rafia Syed English M-11 October 15, 2014 PARENTS SHOULD NOT USE SPANKING TO DESCIPLINE THEIR CHILD There is a classic story about the mother who believed in spanking as a necessary part of discipline until one day she observed her three- year-old daughter hitting her one-year-old son. When confronted, her daughter said, “I’m just playing mommy.” This mother always spanked her children. Children love to imitate, especially people whom they love and respect. They perceive that it’s okay for them to do so. Parents should not use spanking to discipline their children because spanking does not improve behavior, it may lead to abuse, and it also brings back bad memories. Firstly, parents should not use spanking to discipline their children because it does not improve the behavior of a child. Many a times we have heard parents say, ‘‘the more we spank the more he misbehaves.’’ Spanking makes a child’s behavior worse, not better. The child who feels right acts right. Spanking undermines the principle. A child who is hit feels wrong inside and this shows up in his behavior. The more he misbehaves, the more he gets spanked and the worse he feels. The cycle continues. We want the child to know that he did wrong, and to feel remorse, but to still believe that he is a person who has a value. One of the goals of disciplinary action is to stop the misbehavior immediately, and spanking may do that. But, it is more important to create a conviction within the child that he doesn’t want...
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...In todays society, spanking is a major controversial topic. Spanking is the act of striking a child’s buttocks with an open hand (Moninger). Only a short 38 years ago in 1974 the United States passed the Child Abuse and Treatment Act prior to this act spanking children was considered a “family matter” and was not something others questioned (CAPTA). A poll of 1,000 readers on parents.com eighty-one percent said they had spanked their child at least once and twenty-two percent do so once a week or more (Moninger). This figure is consistent with the 2007 study that was published in the “Psychology, Public Policy, and Law” Journal which stated that nearly eighty percent of kids are spanked at least once by fifth grade (Moninger). Many people today still believe that it is still family business while others believe spanking is a form of child abuse which is a non-productive way to handle things and scares children for the rest of their lives (Squidoo). Though there are some Pros to spanking, do we know what the long term effects of spanking are on children under the age of 13? Some of the Pros of spanking are that it can be effective on a short term basis by getting the child to change the negative behavior that caused the spanking in the first place (Dr.Phil). When spanking is used in conjunction with more of a humane disciplinary method, such as time outs, it seems to have a greater affect on children from ages two to six (Dr.Phil). Also it seems that parents who use time...
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...their kids is the right away. Everyone educates their kids based on how they were raised or based on what they know from previous experiences. Knowing how to educate your kids is something very important because based on how you educate them, leads to who they will be in life. Is spanking your child a good method to use when educating them? This question is very controversial since people have different opinions when it comes to this question. Some parents believe that spanking helps a child learn by spanking them when they do something wrong. Other parents believe that spanking does not help educate a child at all and that there is better ways to try to educate a child instead of abusing them. First of all, what is spanking? According to an online article, “Spanking is a type of corporal punishment involving the act of...
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...Priscilla Alcantar Aug. 12, 2014 Ethical or Unethical Spanking, is it ethical? Some may say spanking is an effective method of discipline. Others consider spanking a form of child abuse. The difference between hitting and spanking forms a thin line for some, for others, there’s a big difference. Hitting is an aggressive behavior intended to inflict harm and pain onto another person. While spanking is a disciplinary action intended to teach or correct one behavior. Spanking is used to teach appropriate behavior but is often interpreted by the child, that to avoid pain and hurt they should not do what is undesired by their parents, at least not in their view. It is a parent’s job to teach their children about rules, morals and values....
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...Chapter Five of the textbook discussed learning and operant conditioning through the use of reinforcements (Licht, 2014). A popular form of punishment around the world is the act of spanking one’s child. Though it has been argued that the method is proven to be effective, some might disagree (Moninger, 2015). Is violence really the solution to everything, even if it is as harmless as a small slap to the buttocks? Suppose a child is misbehaving by hitting another child or sibling. If one chooses to spank them, are they not just demonstrating the fact that, by executing the violent act towards the child, the violent act that the child is being reprimanded from doing is apparently alright for the parent to perform. The kid is basically having...
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...The Pros of Spanking Children Here are the main advantages of spanking children: When correctly used, this can be an important tool for parents. When spanking children is used correctly, this can really be an effective and safe means for parents to discipline their children. When it comes to disciplining children, it is important for parents to do everything as gently and kindly as they can. They must try to understand their children and ensure that they understand the things expected of them. It gives relief for parents from their frustrations. Spanking will not only stop children from misbehaving but also offers lots of relief for parents from their frustrations because of how they children behave. This has also believed to stop children’s certain behavior. Establishes the meaning of authority Quick short-term compliance outcome Those who believe that spanking is an appropriate and effective way to punish their children, generally think that children need to understand that it is important not to do bad things. They feel that a spanking will send their children a loud and clear message that what they did was wrong. Most people, who believe in spanking as a means of punishment, grew up in a home where spanking took place. They feel that the spankings they received as a child taught them a lesson and they want to teach that same lesson to their children. Proponents of spanking do have some studies that show that spanking can be effective at least on a short-term basis...
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...John Clay English 101 Mrs. Cannon 25 April 2012 Spanking: Discipline or Abuse? Spanking a child, in contemporary times, is often viewed in a negative light. Many people consider it child abuse and unnecessary. In some situations with some children however, it can be an effective form of discipline. For some problematic children, it may be the only effective option. “The problems some kids who are spanked have in later life might have to do more with their personalities--the behaviors that got them spanked in the first place--than with the punishment (Paul). Parents should be able to discipline their children as they see fit as long as they are not abusing them. Parents are allowed to spank their children in the state of Missouri. Missouri State Law provides the following as to what is abuse: “ (1) "Abuse", any physical injury, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse inflicted on a child other than by accidental means…, except that discipline including spanking, administered in a reasonable manner, shall not be construed to be abuse” (Mo. Gen. Assembly RSMO 210.110). RSMO 160 Section 10, pertaining to corporeal punishment in schools, concurs stating: “Spanking, when administered by certificated personnel … in a reasonable manner..., is not abuse within the meaning of chapter 210” (Mo. Gen. Assembly). These statutes are vague however, in defining how to spank your child in a reasonable manner. In a recent interview, Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson shed some light on the matter...
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...The subject of physical discipline, or spanking, has been debated by parents and mental health professionals for generations. Researchers, along with parents, frequently differ in opinion on whether spanking truly causes permanent, negative psychological impact, or whether it results positively, in a more disciplined and successful child. But what does the research say? Interestingly, there have been studies that support both sides. The research to discredit the effectiveness of spanking is plentiful, while research in support of spanking is scarce; however, both arguments merit equal and thorough examination in order to form an informed opinion. In an effort to prove or disprove the effects, Elizabeth Gershoff of the University of Michigan conducted a meta-analysis in which she reviewed 88 studies conducted over a period of 62 years (Gershoff, 2002). During her research, Gershoff found that there was indeed one desirable outcome which prevailed as a direct result of spanking - immediate obedience. For example, if a child is using a...
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...parents are against spanking is they believe if one spanks one cannot show love towards their child at the same time. However, a parent is capable of spanking children for punishment as well as still showing the children love. Some articles have laid out some tips for parents who want to make sure they still maintain a special bond and relationship between their children and them. Saadeh et al., (2002) shared that if spontaneous spanking is to happen, parents should in turn peacefully explain the exact behavior that triggered the spanking, how angry the parent felt, and the reason of the spanking. Another helpful tip to parents is to apologize to their children after the matter of spanking. After apologizing to the child it is best to have an open conversation about the behavior the child expressed and how he or she can correct it...
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... Is Spanking an Acceptable Form of Discipline? You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, and spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a slap on a child’s bottom as a parent's right. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children? There are many people who believe that spanking your child is not effective and can leave an emotional scar on them. Well, I am one of those people who disagree with spanking your child. I disagree with it because spanking usually stops misbehavior of small children just for the moment, not over the long term. It’s just a temporary fix for behavioral problems. Also, who disagree with me is Murray Straus from “ Discipline and Deviance: a physical punishment of children and violence and other crimes in adulthood”(May 1991). Murray Straus is a social science researcher who finds a relationship between the physical punishment children experience when they are young and the violent acts they themselves commit during their teenage and adult years. On the other hand, child development professionals Lee Stalk, T.Berry Brazelton and Penelope Leach from Taking Sides Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Childhood and Society, all agree that spanking is not appropriate for children and...
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