Spanking is one of the most controversial discipline methods. On one side of the debate are parents who believe it is all right to spank their children. On the other side are those who think that children should never be spanked. Somewhere in the middle are parents who believe that spanking should only be used in particular instances such as when the child runs into the street. Part of the reason for the debate is that parents and experts often define spanking differently. To some‚ spanking means
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spank their kids as a way of correction? Those who disagree with spanking their child usually are the ones who are taking the word spanking out of context and putting it in an abusive category. Although physical punishment is taken out of its true definition‚ it should be allowed because there is a clear line between what is abuse and spanking. Also‚ it teaches children that there are consequences for when they have misbehaved. Spanking is defined as a slap to the butt with an open hand. According
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persuasive speech I had to not just explain‚ but also view the two different perspectives. I also used the information to show why I think child spanking should not happen. I am not sure what organizational strategy I specifically used. I wanted to talk about first why I am against‚ then the counter arguments‚ and lastly the alternatives to spanking. I did it in this particular order to do against first‚ then for and against one last time. This order was to shoot down that you do not have to spank
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The act of spanking has been used for many years throughout the world for various reasons such as personal beliefs or religious beliefs. However‚ in today’s world‚ many parents are debating on whether or not spanking is a safe and effective form of discipline. Today‚ “64% of parents condone spanking as a “regular form of punishment” for young children” (O’Callaghan‚ 1). There are many positive aspects of spanking children as a way of discipline. “In Webster’s‚ “spank” means “to strike on the buttocks
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The case against spanking Spanking your child as a form of punishment is very questionable nowadays‚ a lot of people think it is ok to spank your child and others disagree. There have been many researches done about this and it is a very controversial topic. In the article “The case against spanking”‚ by Brandan Smith‚ he talks about the studies that have been researched and the decline in spanking because it could be harmful or not as effective as they grow older. Parents might hit or spank
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Dickerson Professor Duke English Composition 1301 24 May 2012 The Controversy of Spanking Your Children Why has society frowned upon spanking your child? The psychologists say you should reason with your child‚ but how are you supposed to reason with a child? They are too young and not quite developed enough yet to see and understand reason. Many of us were spanked as children and turned out just fine. Is not spanking your child the reason why children and teens are more rude‚ disrespectful and no
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claiming that spanking children does not prevent bad behavior but worsens. To emphasize‚ research author from the University of Texas at Austin‚ Elizabeth T. Gershoff claimed that spanking increases aggression‚ delinquent behaviors‚ anxiety‚ and depression. Although her research and claims may be true‚ I disagree with Steven’s article. From my experience‚ proper spanking can prevent bad behavior‚ but beating a child can increase negative effects on a child. Gershoff claimed that spanking increases
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Chelsea Hall SOC/CJST 405 Dr. Brian Monahan 30 November 2012 Ever-changing Viewpoints on Spanking As a world population‚ evidence shows that children were not valued in general throughout history until the twentieth century. Children were known as parental property and were treated as such. Children did not have rights of any kind; they could be sold‚ beaten‚ used as slaves‚ etc. for their parents’’ purposes. Several overlapping perspectives for conceptualizing and dealing with deviant
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Outline: Should children be disciplined by physical punishment? 1. Title 2. Introduction a. History; My experience 3. Point 1: Cons a) Spanking causes violence b) Trust issues 4. Point 2: Pros a) When appropriate b) Why effective 5. Point 3: Crossing the line a) Abuse b) Rules for proper spanking 6. Point 4: Discipline plan a) Talking b) Time out c) Spank 7. Point 5: Conclusion Are parents becoming too lenient? 4/23/14 When I was a kid I knew better than to
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Spanking is Beneficial 1 Spanking is a Beneficial Form of Punishment Ms. Stokes Kaplan University Amanda Pennington Spanking is Beneficial 2 Parents have always struggled with ways to appropriately discipline their children‚ especially in modern culture. Several years ago there would have been no question about acceptable forms of punishment. Today people can not parent their children the way they want to. There are radical groups out there that are dictating the way we care for them
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