Does spanking children lead to cognitive and behavioral problems? Texas Southern University PSY 433- Abnormal Psychology Instructor: Dr. Arthur L. Whaley Submitted: October 31‚ 2013 Running Head: spanking children and cognitive and behavioral problems Introduction Cognitive problems can be defined as having difficulties with thinking‚ learning and memory. Behavioral problems are symptomatic expression of emotional or interpersonal maladjustment in children. Spanking
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One explanation as to why spanking has these side effects is that the child is following the example of the parents hitting them. Another part of the explanation is that when parents spank‚ children miss out on instances of a conflict being resolved nonviolently and therefore have lower problem-solving skills. Another problem with spanking is that it undermines the relationship between parent and child. It’s part of American mythology that spanking is not a big deal and that kids take it in stride
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There is a difference between spanking to teach a lesson‚ and spanking just because. In a study examining 20‚000 kindergartners and their parents‚ researchers found that 80 percent of Hispanic parents admitted to spanking their children. Parents should only spank their children to discipline them‚ to teach them what is wrong. There should be limitations of course. One of the limitations should be with younger children one should only use one’s hand‚ and the spanking should never leave any marks beyond
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Opposing Viewpoints Paper: Same-Sex Marriage Equality Introduction If you had a child that grew up to love someone of the same sex‚ and wanted you to acknowledge their love for each other by being at their wedding‚ would you? Unfortunately‚ many Americans would sadly answer no to this question even when it involves their own child and his or her biological makeup. Marriage has been traditionally viewed as a religious and legal commitment between a man and a woman‚ as well as the ultimate expression
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Why Spanking Children is Wrong Parents have been spanking their children for hundreds of years‚ but recently this practice has come into question. The concern is not regarding the effectiveness of spanking but the correctness of spanking. Parents should not be allowed to strike their children. Child abuse is defined as any unnecessary or intentional physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children. Spanking is not the only method of child discipline. Spanking is not even the most effective
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Spanking has been used for many years and it must come to an end. Also known as corporal punishment‚ spanking is most often used as a form of discipline. Although it is said to have some benefits‚ the negative consequences far outweigh the good. According to Dr. Wilson and Dr. Lyon‚ "physical punishment delivered in anger with the intent to cause pain is unacceptable and dangerous to the health and well being of the child."( Guidance for Effective Discipline‚ online) It is important for spanking
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Disciplining Children: Spanking? Introduction: You hear more and more every day about a mother or a father accidentally killing their child for a small misbehavior. This is becoming more and more of a problem. Parenting children is a very difficult task‚ one of the most challenging things anyone will ever encounter. The reason I want to talk to you today about the proper ways of disciplining children is because a lot of people do not realize the harm in spanking young children or even
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The contrast in viewpoints between Huffington Post and Fox News in general could not be more pronounced‚ as each endeavor to cater to specific viewpoints; in the case of Huffington Post more Liberal‚ and Fox News more Conservative leaning. However because this story relates to a proposal that is being put together by both Lindsey Graham from the Republican Party‚ and Chuck Schumer of the Democratic Party the content on Fox News is somewhat more centrist than the usual fare‚ to emphasize the working
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Persuasive Essay Spanking Spanking is a form of corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is the deliberate infliction of pain as retribution for an offence. It is usually done in act by an adult‚ parent‚ or guardian hitting the child or students buttock. The reason this is done is in response to bad behavior. Some countries have outlawed the act of spanking in every setting‚ but many allow it as long as it is done by a parent or guardian. As many people think spanking is an okay discipline
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Opposing Viewpoint: FAFSA vs Private Sector Companies Some groups that are involved in issues regarding about the amount of college tuition and financial funds given include FAFSA‚ and private sector companies. During the time when students are submitting applications for financial aid‚ groups like FAFSA is favored‚ since every student’s main objective is able to receive the most amount of money from this organization. On the contrary‚ private sector companies that loan out money at a high-interest
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