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Should corporal punishment, more specifically, spanking be outlawed? Do most people even know what corporal punishment is, what affects it has on those who receive it, who is incorporating it into their discipline, and what benefits corporal punishment might have? Spanking is the most controversial form of corporal punishment historically and in our society today. Spanking is a form of punishment that involves an adult striking the buttocks of an infant, toddler, child, or teenager. Proponents of spanking say that it is a form of discipline that will help the child know they made a mistake or did something wrong. I don’t believe giving your child a spanking or “whipping them” for what they did wrong is wrong. Discipline is a Latin word that means “teaching” or “learning” and I believe spanking a child for serious, harmful, or uncontrolled bad behaviors is appropriate.
Spankings are usually given by a parent, legal guardian, teacher, or other person in authority over a minor. Generally, spankings are given when a child displays unacceptable behavior such as being rude, foul language, stealing, fighting, and other acts of disobedience. Wikipedia states that in most societies, “parents are regarded as those having the duty of disciplining their children and the right to spank them is appropriate” even though this is changing in many countries. There are government agencies, laws, and policies in place for most states that outline the proper way to utilize corporal punishment. When these laws are followed, children should be safe in most circumstances when they are corrected with corporal punishments. There will always be a risk of child abuse because of the way some people in today’s society don’t value life but I don’t bel...

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... also think that parents should have the punishments match the offenses and not have only one strategy of discipline. I am thankful for parents who know their limits when they are having a bad day and will find alternative methods of punishment so that they don’t become a statistic of abuse. I don’t agree that spanking is the only way you can get your child’s attention and teach them boundaries but you should have the right to use it if you feel necessary. In my opinion, one of the most effective alternative methods of punishment is to take away sports, cell phones, internet, and limit time with friends. I believe that most children want to please their parents and teachers but so many do not have good examples to follow in their lives and that is why so many think spanking is creating violent adults. I am for spanking your children in love when called for.

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