Studies show that spanking may change brain chemistry. There is a difference between discipline and abuse and that is something that most of southern America cannot understand; they don't know the fine line between abuse and teaching a child not to do something bad. Cris Carter has even gone do speak out against child abuse he denied the problem is of one race or culture that this is a worldwide problem “You can't beat a kid to make them do what they want to do “. A number of studies have also shown the long term effects of inflicting this punishment, changes include an increased likelihood of depression, anxiety and antisocial behavior.
If you were to ask me the question would i spank my child my answer would be never and after reading this article i feel more resolve over my decision. Spanking can lead to depression and anxiety i would never want that for my kids, some might ask how would i discipline my kids then and i would just find some other way to make them learn i might not know now but i will later. In 2012 a study published in the canadian association journal concluded that spanking can lower IQ. You are literally beating the intelligence right out of your son not only that it also …show more content…
Spanking destroys trust between the child and the parent which is one of the most important parts of development without proper attachment the child is scarred forever. Children will learn to mistrust others never being able to form close relationships, always forming a shield around themselves. Spanking at the age of 3 is linked with an aggressive child at the age of five why would i want this for my child there are other ways of punishment from just grounding kids or taking their things away i don't have to hit my child and i get the same