Spanking as a Disciplinary Method
For as long as we can remember, spanking has been used as a method of effectively telling our kids “no.” However, as the years have progressed, some are defining spanking as a form of child abuse. I ,however, do not agree with the current assumption. Parents have the right to raise their kids however they want, even if a swat to the behind is needed.
Spanking should only be used as a method of showing young children yes and no. I agree that other ways to discipline a child exists, but sometimes a harsher method needs to be enforced. Spanking is only appropriate at certain ages and times. Spanking is most appropriate with children 2 to 6 years old and when milder types of correction have failed (The Minnesota Family Council). Spanking doesn’t work for everyone. There are many factors that could determine the results, but that doesn’t make spanking wrong.
If spanking is a form of child abuse, why is this “violent” method now becoming an issue? 50 years ago, almost all children were spanked (Paul). As time passes, technology increases, and parents are becoming more and more lenient, making this traditional form of discipline seem harsher than it really is. Spanking may be getting more and more out of hand, but parents, with increasing knowledge, should know the limits between disciplining their child and abusing them.
A spanking is a form of discipline that helps teach a child right and wrong. Spanking is not wrong unless taken too far. Parents that don’t know the difference between discipline and a beating should not be parents in the first place. If a parent loves a child, they will take the time to discipline their child correctly, whether they choose to spank them or not.
on February 24th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Who is Paul? What qualifies him as a valid source on this topic? Include his credentials in your signal phrase.