The Pros And Cons Of Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment teaches kids to be respectful. In source A it is said “ Kids at the school sat the paddle definitely think twice about acting up’’ With this being saidis shows that the kids being hit with the paddle makes them never want to act up again so they do not get hit. In source A it is also said that John C. Calhoun Elementary earned three statewide awards. The kids began to be more respectful and it changed the school for the better. It was also said in source A “ There will always be new kids who need to learn the limits at school. ” Having corporal punishment will teach the kids the limits and they will learn to be more respectful.

Parents are afraid that if they don’t give their children harsh discipline they will grow to become incompetent members of society. This is a valid concern; no caregiver would ever want to see their child fail. Parents are also imperfect, they become frustrated and tired. Sometimes corporal punishment can be easier to dole out instead of a more productive strategy. What mostly keeps the cycle of corporal punishment going is the “My parents hit me and I turned out just fine” argument. If violent punishment is all someone has ever known, it’s understandable that they would turn to that form of discipline in adulthood. When looking at corporal punishment in this context, it seems entirely justified; however, this would be ignoring a multitude of data that describes the ill-effects

Corporal Punishment helps kids learn better because it is a quick punishment that you can get over fast so you can go back to class. It’s better than other punishments such as suspension, because if you get suspended you “miss school and you also miss instructions”(source B ) and you can not do your work.

Even Though some say it makes that students mature,studies show that not only is corporal punishment a ineffective method of discipline, but it also has major deleterious effects on the physical and mental health of those on whom it is inflicted.

It could even teach them a lesson. But there is no positive outcomes that come from spanking. Spanking your children leads to depression, bad behavior, and it doesn’t improve their behavior; therefore you should not spank your kids.

Many states have banned educators’ use of corporal punishment either by law or state regulation. In 1971, only one state prohibited corporal punishment; as of 2017, twenty-eight states and D.C. proscribed its use. Generally, when state law and school board policy permit corporal punishment, courts have upheld its reasonable administration and have placed the burden on the aggrieved students to prove otherwise. In evaluating the reasonableness of a teacher’s actions in administering corporal punishment, courts have assessed the child’s age, maturity, and past behavior; the nature of the offense; the instrument used; any evidence of lasting harm to the child; and the motivation of the person inflicting the

In 2013, Adrian Peterson, a Minnesota Vikings running back, faced felony charges and indicted by a jury with reckless injury of a child (Goessling). This incident sparked controversy on the topic of where the line is drawn between discipline and abuse. Oxford dictionary defines corporal punishment as: “physical punishment, such as caning or flogging.” On one hand, many parents argue that spanking or other corporal punishments are not abusive because it teaches respect and consequences for bad behavior. However, on the other hand, others maintain that spanking and other corporal punishments are harmful because it does not teach respect but instead inspires fear in the child and does not effectively teach them what they did wrong or what they did to deserve such punishment. Seeing both sides of the argument, I argue that the line between abuse and discipline is crossed when the punishment causes damage to the child, whether physical or psychological. I would go on to argue that spanking and other corporal punishments are not ideal because it does not show the child what he or she did wrong, can escalate into harsher punishment and borderline abuse, and has been shown to not be effective and can actually cause more behavioral problems in children.

However, using corporal punishment flexibly and appropriately is also necessary: it is important to disciplinary system; it is an effective tactic to discipline children, so it can reduce the incidence of child abuse; and it will not harm children who are under six but benefit them. Corporal punishment should not be prohibited because it is a safe and effective tactic to discipline children as long as parents use it rationally. If parents use it as the trump of their disciplinary system, use it in control, and only use it to teach children under six, spanking is a reasonable and viable option to teach children. Corporal punishment can be detrimental, but it also can beneficial to both parents and children. It only depends on how parents use

Corporal punishment in these days has been becoming a topic in many old timers talks. Many believe that it helps and is definitely the way to go. The older generations still seem to believe that society would be better off if kids still got punished the way they did. They refuse to ignore data that has not supported the clams they bring up about making children better behaved or as they call it “Straightening them up”. Many believe that our liberal democracy population has views that are not valid and that the old ways need to come back to help us grow.

The world has changed in many different ways, but there are still things that need to be changed for the better. Corporal punishment is one of those things. All around the world, corporal punishment is affecting children in many ways. It is described as a form of discipline that hurts a child in a way and is used both in homes and schools. It has been going on for years upon years and very few people try to stop it. People believe corporal punishment is good for children, but there have been so many negative outcomes that other people argue against it. Although some people believe that corporal punishment helps improve a child’s behavior, corporal punishment should not be used because it could be used excessively and it is ineffective.

Punishment, the word has brought fear to men and children alike, leaning towards adult offenders it tends to take on deeper connotations. As a child you would be punished by your parents, school leaders and other parental figures, and mostly under not so serious circumstances, usually requiring very little corporal punishment and/or separation from entertainment devices. As we get older the offenses tend to be greater and therefore demand greater punishment, despite having histories involving death sentences and hard labor, some methods have done little to deter some offenders. The question this raises of course, should we focus more on punishment or on rehabilitation, concentrating on punishment some would say stricter… while many will

“You’re going to get it when we get home!” “Stop It, Right Now!” “Sit in the Time-Out Chair for 10 minutes until you can behave!” These are all phrases that have been used by parents whether they believe in corporal punishment or non-corporal punishment. Children have ways of pushing their parent’s buttons whether it is verbally or by things that they do or do not do when they are told. Parents then become frustrated, angry, exasperated, or even embarrassed and begin to administer some type of discipline to correct the behavior. The correction, many times, is dependent upon the location of the bad behavior, for instance, whether it is at home or in a public setting. Is a parent spanking their child wrong whether it is at home or in public? Will it cause developmental or psychological issues? Is there a difference in spanking and beating or are both forms child abuse? Is spanking more effective for children of certain ages? Controversy abounds regarding the use of corporal punishment by a parent as a means of disciplining a child. Comparing the differences in corporal punishment versus non-corporal punishment will allow each parent to decide which will work best for their family. After analyzing key components of both punishments, corporal punishment has been effective for many years, and when used correctly, can still be very beneficial to families today.

Prisoners, the slum of a society, are protected by law that they can not be physically harmed (Should Corporal Punishment...). However, everyday in schools children are physically harmed by their own teachers. Why are children being compared to these monsters? Students are sent to school to learn how to be better people; the use of corporal punishment in schools is assuming that these students have no hope for being good people in their futures. Corporal punishment in schools is always wrong because it causes negative long term affects, some misuse it, and it negatively affects education.

However, the home is the most common place nowadays where corporal punishment is used. Parents spank/hit their child to keep them from misbehaving. Hitting children may actually increase misbehavior. One large study showed that the more parents spank children for rebellious behavior, the more the rebellious behavior increased. Corporal punishment can often cause injuries and trauma unnecessarily. Many acts of corporal punishment leave visible marks and bruises. Using corporal punishment could often evoke fear of the disciplinarian, which could potentially destroy the relationship between parent and child. The mental anguish, particularly for vulnerable students, can last a lifetime. This doesn’t have the effect of dealing with bad behavior. It can lead

Corporal punishment is wrong because it causes long-term negative effects on students. If a student receives a paddling as a punishment it could cause serious problems for that student mentally and physically. One example of this is in an article called Should Corporal Punishment Be Used in K-12 Schools?. It says “frequent use of corporal punishment leads to a higher risk for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress, and other mental health”. These would be dangerous for a child’s health. In serious cases this could even lead to suicidal thoughts. Not only can corporal punishment affect a child's mental health, it can also have an affect on their performance in school. Another example from an article says, “Students who experience corporal punishment in