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The Pros And Cons Of Reprounding A Child

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To physically reprimand a child or not has been a serious on-going debate that has many pro and cons behind each party. One party believes physical reprimand to any degree even spanking is wrong and is not an efficient way to discipline a child. However, the other side believes if a child continually acts up and vocal reprimanding is not working that spanking is an efficient option to prevent disrespectful behaviors. Physically reprimanding a child can make them realize there will be consequences for there actions. Although each side makes very valid arguments, there is also a large population that believes spanking is an opinion but only as a last resort. Personally, I believe in physical punishment but not for every occasion, and it should not be done when one is mad and not be attempting to hurt the child. Additionally, it should not leave a child scared physically and mentally, but only be a gentile reinforcement to improve the child’s behavior if other tactics fail. …show more content…

The side that is against spanking and physical punishment believe there are psychological effects behind this type of punishment. Many believe that it can lead to the child being an abuser both to their partner and child in the future. There is also a belief that the child will suffer from mental illness and develop issues with security and trust. This is due to the fact that someone that the child loves is hurting them, and they are not able to develop relationships that involve trust and security. Additionally, another reason people believe that spanking is wrong is that of it ill then teaches them it is okay to physically harm someone because they are learning this violent behavior. However, a good way to discipline a child without physically harming them would be to encourage positive behavior and use consequences like taking away privileges to control their

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