In a fit, she topples a display of spaghetti sauce. Tell her you are very disappointed and angry and have her apologize to the store manager. How you answered that question reveals where you stand on the issue of corporal punishment of children.
The way the world views spanking and other physical forms of punishment such as ear boxing, pinching and wrist slapping is gradually changing, but corporal punishment of children is still the subject of much debate. In fact, many research suggests that the majority of American parents have spanked their children. Research shows that 90 percent of American parents have used spanking as a form of discipline, according to the U.
Department of. Firm, rational control and communication on bad behavior results in higher levels of self-esteem, cooperativeness and academic achievement in school, according to research complied by the human services department. In other words, if your 2-year-old is coloring on the wall, say no, move him to another location and offer a coloring book.
Kathy Brady, a Greeley parenting instructor, is one who believes that non-violent forms of discipline are best. Brady has taught classes for parents who faced child abuse charges for spanking. Views on spanking seem to be changing with time, said Brady, who says older generations are more likely to view spanking favorably.
Race and education also play a role in how parents view corporal punishment. College-educated parents are less likely to see spanking favorably, according to the U. Department of Health and Human Services. The human services department found that 66 percent of college-educated men agreed that spanking is sometimes necessary compared to 87 percent of men with less than a high school education.
