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Examples Of Violent Punishment On Society

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Violent Punishment Harms Society There’s something intrinsically wrong with harming a being who cannot defend itself. Animal abuse is a disgusting reality most of us would like to ignore; an owner stomping on their “beloved” pet is a visual that can make stomachs turn. Men hitting women is absolutely frowned upon; it’s one of the first actions little boys are taught never to do. So why is it acceptable – sometimes even encouraged – to hit children? Children are adorable and innocent, just like our furry companions, and they’re far weaker than a parent would be, similar to how men and women are. Why then does society condone this form of violence? Of course, there are several answers to this question.
Parents are afraid that if they don’t give their children harsh discipline they will grow to become incompetent members of society. This is a valid concern; no caregiver would ever want to see their child fail. Parents are also imperfect, they become frustrated and tired. Sometimes corporal punishment can be easier to dole out instead of a more productive strategy. What mostly keeps the cycle of corporal punishment going is the “My parents hit me and I turned out just fine” argument. If violent punishment is all someone has ever known, it’s understandable that they would turn to that form of discipline in adulthood. When looking at corporal punishment in this context it seems entirely justifiable; however, this would be ignoring a multitude of data that describes the

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