A young boy about six years old in the supermarket is screaming, crying, and pulling on his mothers leg to purchase a piece of candy. His mother simply tells him "stop it, stop it, stop it or you will have to go into time out," but this has no effect on the little boy's fierce tantrum. Most parents would not put up with that kind of behavior from their children, although what kind of discipline would be appropriate? Spanking is a type of discipline that will be beneficial for a child when applied correctly and in certain circumstances because it, will teach them consequences of their own actions, increase their respect for authority, does not contribute to anti social behavior, and will aid in the reduction of flair up child abuse.
Spanking is not a form of discipline that should be used as an everyday disciplinary action, but as said by Dr. John Rosemond, a family psychologist, in an interview with Talk of the Nation "spanking is, at times, with certain children and certain situations, absolutely the best disciplinary response" (Melenda Penkava 2). Before spanking is employed other routes of dealing with bad behavior should be tried such as warnings, raised voice, time outs, and so on. Spankings should be the last resort and not acted out as a violent lashing toward the child. A non-abusive spanking is one or two swats to the rear end of child with a hand, not with the intention of inflicting pain but with the intention of correcting and getting a clear message across to the child (Penkava 3).
There are some guidelines to spanking that studies show to be essential in the effectiveness in the discipline of a child. The use of physical punishment on a child under 18 months old or at the age of puberty is shown to be unsuccessful but rather is more productively administered when the child is two to six years old. Studies done by Diana Baumrind PHD, who has published a series of studies on the relation between parental child rearing styles and the social competence in the children, has shown that under most circumstances, spanking a child younger than 18 months or past puberty is counterproductive.
To Spank or Not to Spank "No, Valerie! ... Educate your children not only in school aspects, but also in morality. ... Now, you have to understand that when I say "spank,"" I don't mean for the parent to wallop his or her child for every petty mistake. ... The child will make an association and remember not to touch a hot stove. ... I was spanked as a child and so were my sisters. ...
To spank or not to spank that is the question! ... The absence of spanking might cause the child to turn out even worse then if not spanked. It is not harmless and only a small percentage of spanked children experience visually harmful effects. ... To spank or not to spank that is the question. ... It is up to you to decide whether or not you will or will not spank your children. ...
Spanking your children has been around for years and most parents who spank their children were spanked when they were young. ... Many parents who spank their children have been spanked themselves as a child. Most parents who were not spanked as a child don't spank their own kids. ... Spanking is unnecessary and most of the time not effective. ... Studies also show that children who are spanked not only have a hard time regulating their emotions they also exhibit depression, drug abuse, anxiety, and aggression. ...
Were you spanked as a child? ... Or "I was spanked and I turned out okey." ... "A child who obeys because of the fear of being spanked," she explains "is most likely not to develop a sense of right or wrong without being policed by a more powerful authority figure." ... What was amazing about these statistics was that 51 percent did not spank their children. ... Stratus found that children whose parents spanked them, when compared to those not spanked, were more aggressive, had higher rates of juvenile delinquency, had higher rates of spousal abuse, had lower economic achievement, and show...
People who spank remember that they were spanked when they were children, and therefore believe that it will work for their children (Roberts, 2002). ... Younger parents are more likely to spank than older parents and mothers spank more frequently than fathers (Walsh, 2002). People who believe in spanking do not need to speak out to defend their view, because so many people believe spanking is necessary. ... If parents are only spanking their children when they are angry and cannot control it, then they are probably not hitting them for the right reasons. ... So if you can't spank,...
Spanking is not the answer for everything, but in some cases it is the only answer. ... Researchers have studied the effects of spanking and the effects are not to be taken lightly. ... Parents that spank may feel they have to spank longer and harder to get the same message across and eventually the child stops responding all together. ... The point is not that spanking can prevent juvenile violence. ... The poll also shows that younger parents are less likely to spank their children than older parents and only 12 percent of adults say that it is never appropriate for a parent to spank a child...
Spanking is not something that is easily forgotten, and when a child is spanked in the correct and legal way, the parents should not want them to forget about their punishment. ... Many statistics are proving more and more parents do not just spank their children for disciplinary reasons. ... Well, legally, it is not. ... Many researchers believe that spanking children not only can corrupt the child's mental status, but once children begin to get spanked by parents, their trust in their parents begins to erode. ... Many people research the effects that spanking has on children...
Spanking is not a good form of behavior. ... Children who are hit, often cry louder than before they were spanked. ... Here are some cons from people who do not spank. ... Finally you spank to get your child to "be good." ... Do not leave the room in anger and defeat. ...
Also, children do not have to be spanked to be well behaved. ... It is not necessary to spank a child, but is an effective strategy if performed correctly. ... Although this survey may not account for all or even the majority of Americans, there are still a large number of people who spank their children. ... It is just as much the right of the parent to spank their child as it is to not spank the child. ... Of course it is wrong to abusively spank a child, but it should not be wrong to spank them in a way that will teach them good conduct. ...
