Chicago Tribune’s journalist Heidi Stevens wrote about recent studies claiming that spanking children does not prevent bad behavior but worsens. To emphasize‚ research author from the University of Texas at Austin‚ Elizabeth T. Gershoff claimed that spanking increases aggression‚ delinquent behaviors‚ anxiety‚ and depression. Although her research and claims may be true‚ I disagree with Steven’s article. From my experience‚ proper spanking can prevent bad behavior‚ but beating a child can increase
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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
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Pros and Cons of Capital Punishment The “death penalty” is currently utilized in thirteen states throughout the United States. There are currently 3‚242 people sitting on “death row” and 43 of those are currently incarcerated here in Nevada. The death penalty is nothing new. Everyone has either read about or watched movies of people having their heads chopped off during medieval times‚ hangings during western times and one of the most severe executions throughout the ages is that of the crucifixions
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opinions about how children should be disciplined and even much more books. However‚ even the books will not guide you properly in this path. Every child is unique and he/she reacts differently. While one child can get very quiet and accept the punishment given by his/her parents‚ another child can get very frustrated and become rebellious. I was a child from the second group and if my parents spanked me‚
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As an only child my parents have always spoiled me and wanted the best for me. However‚ when I did something that was completely unacceptable‚ I encountered a spanking. Punishments were a way for my parents to teach me that my actions weren’t always the best decisions. Different wrongdoings resulted in different forms of punishment‚ which ranged from certain privileges being taken away to spankings. Although‚ during the times I was being punished I felt a sort of resentment towards my parents‚ I later
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your child when you use physical punishment as a tool of discipline‚ “If someone hits me‚ it’s because I deserve it. Don’t say no‚ don’t disagree. Don’t make a mistake and certainly don’t get caught. Don’t tell the truth‚ it will get you hit. People only love me when I’m doing what they want.” Even if you are disciplining your child out of love and with thought of them learning from right and wrong‚ you are still going about it the wrong way. Physical punishment‚ or to be more specific‚ spanking
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The way I would punish a child for bad behavior would have to be the time-out method. The reason why I picked this method is because it was used on me when I was a kid whenever I acted out‚ and I learned from it. I’m willing to punish a child this way because when you want a certain behavior to stop immediately‚ just use the time-out method. The outcomes of my method would be used like this‚ when the child is acting out choose a time-out place that looks uninteresting for the child‚ such as a chair
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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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Andrew McClarren Disciplining Children Exemplification Essay The United States once considered the conventional utilization of corporeal punishment by parents on children routine. However‚ contemporary times show these views are becoming outdated as today’s world varies tremendously from that of the past several decades. Children forty years ago‚ for example‚ received physical reprimand as a form of discipline. Styles of living and thinking continue to change. Many people disagree with the traditional
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To spank or not to spank‚ where do you draw the line? How do you discipline your children? Do you think it’s okay to discipline them by spanking them? Parents use discipline to teach their children the difference between right and wrong. What is right and what is wrong? Ninety percent of parent thinks that the only way to deal with misbehaving children is to give them a smack. "The American Academy of Pediatricians say that spanking might actually do more harm than good"‚ meaning that the spanking
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