In the past Corporal Punishment was used in schools as a way of changing children's behavior. There have been many studies and debates over corporal punishment but no real conclusion has been made. People that want to have corporal punishment in schools say that it is not abusive and if it is not used, violence will increase in schools. They say that it is in the Bible to use a rod and if you spare it then you spoil the child (Slater 2).
People that oppose the use of corporal punishment in schools argue that it is abusive to children, both physically and emotionally. They say that it does more damage then good to the behavior of children (Saadeh 87).
Through my research, it became apparent that my own beliefs were mixed. I felt that because I was spanked and since I turned out all right, that all these kids that have behavior problems, needed was a spanking. After researching the topic, I realized that there are better ways to correct a child. Ways that do not humiliate or stress a child. These ways should be implemented and save spanking for a last resort. .
As of April 1, 2003, the states in our area, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, are still legally allowed to use corporal punishment as disciplinary action, although it is up to the discretion of the school district if they actually use it. Only 29 states have enacted laws that prohibit corporal punishment in schools (Slater 1). .
Corporal punishment can occur in many forms:.
-Hitting with a stick, ruler, or paddle.
-Spanking with a rope, switch, or whip/belt.
-Punching, slapping, choking.
-Pushing/pulling of the arms.
-Squeezing hands or arms.
-Pulling hair.
-Strapping down or locking in closets, storage rooms or in boxes.
The majority of injuries that can occur during one of these acts include soreness and redness of the affected area. In some cases, the injuries can be as severe as hemorrhaging and nerve and muscle damage (Benatar 238).
Corporal punishment is a very complex issue that has raised controversial beliefs in our society for many years. ... I was raised with the understanding that corporal punishment was a part of life. ... She has a strong belief that corporal punishment can diminish a child's self-esteem. ... I also found where corporal punishment could lead to abuse. ... Some parents today, as an alternative to spanking, put their children in "time-out". ...
Whether or not corporal punishment is a useful tactic in future crime reduction may be actually somewhat paradoxical in that in the long-run, corporal punishment seems to give way to an attitude accepting towards violence and crime, only perpetuating the problem further. Before delving in any further, we must begin by searching for a definition to such a hazardously vague phrase, "reasonable corporal punishment."" We are told that only "reasonable- corporal punishment would be exercised. ... Surely the state must limit the degree to which reasonable corporal punishment is permitted, but it...
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Anti-Social Behaviors/Corporal Punishment Although there have been efforts to eliminate it, antisocial behavior is still a problem. ... The use of spanking is sometimes referred to as corporal punishment for some researchers that can lead to antisocial behaviors. ... Some researchers have reported correlations between receiving corporal punishment, behavioral and emotional problems later in life. ... He concludes that these studies do not discriminate well between non-abusive and overly serve types of corporal punishment. Larzelere says, " You get worse outcomes from corporal punishment than ...
Death Penalty Position Paper Today, in modern law, the death penalty is corporal punishment in its most severe form. ... Although capital punishment is not intended to inflict physical pain, execution is the only corporal punishment still applied to adults. The usual alternative to the death penalty is life-long imprisonment. ... Capital punishment is not merely-or even primarily a legal question. ... Today, in modern law, the death penalty is corporal punishment in its most severe form. ...
The Death Penalty Capital punishment is the legal infliction of the death penalty on persons convicted of a crime. Today, in modern law, the death penalty is corporal punishment in its most severe form. ... Although capital punishment is not intended to inflict physical pain, execution is the only corporal punishment still applied to adults. The usual alternative to the death penalty is life-long imprisonment. ... Capital punishment is not merely-or even primarily-a legal question. ...
Parents should be able to decide whether they spank their children or choose to use alternatives. ... Spanking or the corporal punishment of children is legal in every state. In fact there are many states that continue to allow those in authority, who are not parents or guardians, to use corporal punishment against children. ... Parents should try to use non-physical punishments to reduce the amount of spanking that occurs. ... Parents should avoid using corporal punishment and instead use non-physical and more positive types of discipline that we all know are effective. ...
Corporal Punishment - This is a form of punishment that is most known around the world A lot of cultures stop using this. ... In this case I think, it is all right to use corporal punishment on a misbehaving child. There is a very fine line between corporal punishment and child abuse. ... Since Corporal punishment is such a broad subject in its self. I will break it down into examples of corporal punishment considered as Child abuse (in the home and in schools), the dangers and results of harsh corporal punishment, and alternatives to corporal punishments. ...