In this article “Spare the Rod‚ Spoil the Parenting”‚ written by Leonard Pitts‚ Jr. is based upon what is considered corporal punishment; what’s right and what’s gone too far. Leonard expresses the idea that without punishment towards children‚ they can develop into untamable brats. Using his humorous sarcasm and entertaining message he gets the point across that child rearing is ok and not abuse. Showing uniformed parents/adults that rearing does keep the little ones in line making them learn and
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that paddling in schools is still legal in 23 states‚ this law has many variations. As experts further gather and study information about children’s psychological and physical development‚ more controversy arises on whether parents have the right to beat their kids or not. I believe spanking is a tool used to discipline children that should be classified as corporal punishment; therefore parents should not be able to spank their children. Recent studies show that physical punishment has detrimental
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their children abusive‚ other parents find that it is necessary to stop unwanted behavior from their child. Corporal punishment is lawful and acceptable as long as it is done for the reason of correction or for discipline. It is considered reasonable as long as the child is at an appropriate age and the method used is acceptable‚ and the child is able to understand the punishment. For spanking to be effective it should be painful‚ this ensures that the child will not repeat the behavior they
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Spanking children is a very controversial topic; there are people who agree with spanking and there are those who disagree. Everyone’s decision varies from if they were spank or not as children. Some people believe physical punishment actually alters the brain‚ it can traumatize a child as well as have a decrease of gray matter in certain areas of the prefrontal cortex that have been linked to depression‚ addiction and other mental disorders. Others‚ may say there is no damage left on children and
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experiences are thought to influence the development of mental health problems later in life. Whether people agree or disagree on spanking research findings from past years‚ they show at least nine reasons that physical punishment should not be used on children with corporal punishment. The purpose of this paper is to gather information from already completed research to help add a new level of understanding. Many variables play a role in why
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Spanking Spanking – to slap with one’s open hand or a flat object‚ especially on the buttocks as a punishment. This is what the definition of spanking is today. In the past‚ it was very normal for parents to spank their children when they were disobedient or did something wrong. In today’s world however‚ corporal punishment is becoming less and less common around the world. “Sweden‚ in 1979‚ was the first to make it illegal to strike a child as a form of discipline. Since then‚ many other
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others believe it is a form of corporal punishment that does not cause injury. By showing how each perspective of spanking supports their claim and defining spanking‚ one will be able to form an opinion. In order to conclude an argument‚ it is first necessary to define any vague or ambiguous terms. Spanking is an unclear term in need of explanation. To some spanking means to slap a child on the buttocks‚ while others believe it is a mild form of corporal punishment which does not cause harm to
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beaten are not seen as an element of abuse by virtue of the pain it gives the individual. It is a measure of tutoring a child showing the gravity of his or her action was not acceptable to the family‚ kindred‚ and community. Having seen these corporal punishments‚ my career as a social worker will advocate for a positive change in child parenting. At this level‚ I was born in a family that has passion in helping people. However‚
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Being grounded is a punishment that everyone usually goes through in life. It is a disciplinary measure that parents normally give their kids whenever they act up or do something wrong. As an adolescent‚ being grounded might be the most horrendous experience ever. He or she is not able to do what they want like play video games‚ hang out with friends‚ eat whatever they want or anything fun that they want to do. With all that being said‚ being grounded is a minor punishment compared to being in prison
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When Staff Sergeant Hardman told Manning he was going to be thrashed‚ the lad clearly knew that it was going to hurt and hurt a fucking lot. The Thick Cane seemed to be alarming Manning and when Staff Sergeant Hardman began to administer it to his buttocks the lad soon realised that he was being thrashed severely. Staff Sergeant Hardman firmly believes that when he has to take a cane to a lad’s backside‚ the lad needs to really feel it‚ yesterday Manning felt the Thick Cane drive deep into his
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