Strauss emphasized his interpretation by saying, "Corporal punishment... was associated with an increased probability of a child assaulting the parent a year and a half later. Thus, while it is true that corporal punishment teaches the child a lesson, it is certainly not the lesson intended by the parents." (Strauss, 2001). The assumption that corporal punishment "taught" the children to assault their parents may not have been valid either. Perhaps these children were already prone to such behavior, and the parents used corporal punishment in an failed attempt to turn the child's behavior around. Another study cited by Strauss correlated corporal punishment with dating violence later, while fourth study used children of mothers seen hitting their children during interviews (Strauss, 2001). Once again the important issues were blurred. Hitting and spanking are not the same thing.
One of the criticisms of corporal punishment is that it "is not used merely as a last resort, but is inflicted regularly and for the smallest of infractions." (Benatar, 1998) Such statements demonstrate once again the lack of focus when talking about corporal punishment. Few people would agree with using corporal punishment for "the smallest of infractions." It would be helpful if researchers would define the issue narrowly so more confidence could be given regarding findings.
It does not make sense for parents to use corporal punishment on teenagers, who are independent enough and big enough to apply corporal punishment back at the parent. While it is known that corporal punishment of teens causes resentment and bitterness,(Author not given, 1966), any teen can tell researchers about the kind of resentment that non-corporal punishment can trigger as well. Teens frequently resent any type of consequences applied to their behavior. In order to talk about corporal punishment sensibly, researchers and others need to talk more precisely. They need to specify the age group for whom they oppose or support corporal punishment. Many parents who would give a toddler a swat on the behind with an open hand for running into the street would not dream of attempting to spank...
Not all children will respond to positive reinforcement, but sometimes even drastic negative reinforcement such as corporal punishment does not work on these children. In general, however, positive reinforcement is only one way to teach children discipline very quickly and make sure that the lesson remains with them in the future. In the past, it was thought that corporal punishment was the way to do this, and some schools
" Moreover, since America has outlawed beating military personnel, military detainees, wives, prisoners, and the aged, it makes sense that we should extend such protection to children. In fact, it more than makes sense; it seems to be the only viable option for a first world society such as ours that values freedom, equality, and justice for all. Works Cited American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Psycho-social Aspects of Child and Family
We must analyze any new study or article. Each article or study provides new information or a new angle of looking at the issue in case, or new opinions that we have not yet taken into consideration. Analyzing multiple points-of-view There are several parties affected by corporal punishment in schools whose points-of-view must be taken into consideration in this analysis. These points-of-view are: Experts in the field Teachers Students Parents Authorities The opinions of most of the
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