Psy/ 101 Final Paper
Corporal Punishment
LaShawnda White
PSY/101
March 10, 2012
Donna Rail-Baker
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is used as a discipline method for children. One of the most commonly used discipline methods in America is corporal punishment [ (Gershoff & Larzelere, 2002) ]. Is corporal punishment considered to be an effective form of discipline for children? Many parents’ opinions are different on how to properly discipline a misbehaving child. It has been proven children who receive corporal punishment as a form of discipline face several challenges. Due to the affect of corporal punishment other discipline methods are available and will be discussed more in details. Psychically infliction of pain on a child who is displaying some form of disobedience in the eyes of an elder is considered as corporal punishment. Many parents utilize psychical infliction to display their level of control. Parents who use psychical infliction as a discipline method on their child practice by spanking, and slapping. Rulers, belts, paddles or a hand are just a few of the instruments which can be used when discipline is being enforced on a child. Inflicting pain on a child is considered as striking a child with intentions of shocking them so they will discontinue the disobedient behavior. Slapping, spanking with objects, and causing a child to hurt is a controversial subject and can be viewed as legal or illegal form of discipline. Corporal punishment is frowned upon due being considered as child abuse.
Is corporal punishment considered as a form of child abuse? First understanding what child abuse is; is important before the label of abuse can be placed on this common method of discipline. CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act.) defines child abuse as a parent or caretaker causing harm with the end results being a fatality, major physical or emotional injury, and sexual harm or any act of infliction that would cause severe injuries to the child [
LaShawnda White
PSY/101
March 10, 2012
Donna Rail-Baker
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is used as a discipline method for children. One of the most commonly used discipline methods in America is corporal punishment [ (Gershoff & Larzelere, 2002) ]. Is corporal punishment considered to be an effective form of discipline for children? Many parents’ opinions are different on how to properly discipline a misbehaving child. It has been proven children who receive corporal punishment as a form of discipline face several challenges. Due to the affect of corporal punishment other discipline methods are available and will be discussed more in details. Psychically infliction of pain on a child who is displaying some form of disobedience in the eyes of an elder is considered as corporal punishment. Many parents utilize psychical infliction to display their level of control. Parents who use psychical infliction as a discipline method on their child practice by spanking, and slapping. Rulers, belts, paddles or a hand are just a few of the instruments which can be used when discipline is being enforced on a child. Inflicting pain on a child is considered as striking a child with intentions of shocking them so they will discontinue the disobedient behavior. Slapping, spanking with objects, and causing a child to hurt is a controversial subject and can be viewed as legal or illegal form of discipline. Corporal punishment is frowned upon due being considered as child abuse.
Is corporal punishment considered as a form of child abuse? First understanding what child abuse is; is important before the label of abuse can be placed on this common method of discipline. CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act.) defines child abuse as a parent or caretaker causing harm with the end results being a fatality, major physical or emotional injury, and sexual harm or any act of infliction that would cause severe injuries to the child [