Why Physical Punishment Does Not Work

In modern society, physical discipline is still considered a somewhat suitable way of teaching children how to behave in life, though it is decreasing in popularity as time goes on. When using physical discipline, the parent should never have the intention of causing harm, they should always have the intention of being constructive. Whether or not physical discipline results in a beneficial outcome is dependent upon how it is used. If it is the only, or primary, source of discipline, the outcome is generally unfavorable. Also, as said in an article by Larzelere and Kuhn, if the discipline is too violent, and results in the child becoming injured, the child is not going to retain the intended lesson (1). An example of non-abusive physical discipline is conditional spanking. Conditional spanking "is defined as about two open-hand swats to the buttocks when a parent is not angrily out of control" (Larzelere, Kuhn 1). This type of punishment "teaches a child to cooperate with the milder disciplinary tactic, thereby making spanking less necessary in the future" (Larzelere, Kuhn 1) . When parents decide to use physical discipline, the primary intention of the parent should always be that the punishment is being "used in such a way that [it] reduces the need to use it in the future" (Larzelere, Kuhn 1). A parent should never hit a child

This essay will compare and contrast two theories of behaviour management by Carl Rogers and BF Skinner and argue ways in which one of these theories could be implemented for a particular context and practice. Roger’s theory is based on a humanistic approach, while Skinner’s theory takes a behaviourist approach; each theory has both benefits and shortcomings. Their views form opposite ends of the learning spectrum. These theories will be examined as their respective works address the underlying issue of how children learn to behave.

It is important that parents, caregivers, teachers, or adults do their best to prevent negative influences for children. The behavioral perspective reflects the view that nurture, in which most of the time is more important to develop than nature. Behavior affects the development of young children in two ways; classical conditioning (when an organism learns to respond in a particular way to a neutral stimulus that normally does not evoke that type of response, and operant conditioning, a form of learning in which a response is strengthened or weakened by its association with positive or negative consequences) (pg 22-23). We can either reinforce or punish, as a result to increase or decrease the unwanted desirable stimulus in the future. For example, if a toddler is watching a violent and aggressive video, then he would most likely have an altered view of the world, seeing it as more violent and aggressive than those who has not watched the video. As parents, we should not let young children watch violent video. Furthermore, adults who are surrounded by young children should be a positive and supportive role model because when children see good behavior being rewarded, they are likely to imitate that

Spanking is an ineffective method for disciplining children as it both validates violence and creates antisocial behaviour while failing to teach a child why their actions were wrong. As some parents continue to utilize spanking, the children often internalize many negative side effects. They learn to “legitimatize violence”2 thus carrying these issues into other interpersonal relationships. Using their caregivers as models, they are more likely to hit others such as peers & siblings “as means of resolving their conflicts.”1 Ironically, this is exactly what some parents are trying to eliminate. Other children may become increasingly antisocial. From the perspective of a child, those who are supposed to protect them chose to hurt them instead.

Recently, new ways of controlling children’s behavior have come to light and are now becoming more popular. A survey done in 2015 by Pew Research Center showed that %53 of parents claim that they have never spanked any of their children (Pew Research Center). So, with the data presented it is safe to say that there are other effective methods of controlling children without or limited use of corporal punishment. One of these methods has been well researched and seems to produce positive and/or neutral results is reasoning with the

Psychologists differ on what produces the negative correlations in a study of corporal punishment. psychologist Dr. Gershoff argues that spanking leads children to believe that violence achieves results, while Psychologist, Dr. Baumrind and her colleagues opposes that excessive child misbehavior, which can elicit increased disciplinary responses of all kinds, leads to the detrimental outcomes, not the spanking itself. In such circumstances, says Gershoff, excessive child misbehavior is likely the product of ineffective parenting strategies that a parent has used over time (Smith, 2002, page

I feel that teachers who apply corporal punishment don’t know how to deal with children in an acceptable manner, they don’t possess the necessary tools to deal with the situation. They don’t follow the ethical code of SACE and take matters into their own hands. I feel that they use this tactic to scare children instead of engaging with them in a caring manner because they don’t have a passion for teaching and developing children. Sometimes teaching is just another job to

It is effective corporal punishment towards children. For instance, if there is not corporal punishment as a child they would be aggressive and not be ready for the real world. What I want to say in the real world is that they will not be direct, but they will do what they want but there will be consequences. It is right to physical punishment. Some may say that corporal punishments come with issues as aggressiveness later in the future. Paul C. Holinger on the article “Why Physical Punishment Does Not Work” states “Studies show that children who are hit identify with the aggressor and more likely to become hitters themselves, i.ie. bullies and future abusers of their children and spouses. They tend to learn to use the behavior as a way to

I postulate that kids in many ages are getting bullied around the world everyday. I semblance that kids should get harsher punishments for bullying innocent kids.There are so many reasons why kids should get harsh punishments, here are two of many reasons. My first reason is that kids would get hurt, cut, and probably break bones and bullies would not get any harsh punishment at all. My second reason is that kids can take to much of all of the harm and could commit suicide and that is one thing the bully could regret, making someone kill himself or herself.

Proverbs 26:11 in the bible states “As a dog returns to its own vomit, so a fool returns to his foolishness.” Trying to discourage a dog from making a disgusting mistake using shame just doesn't work because even though the dog realizes that it has done wrong, it can't help itself because it's in his nature to commit wrongdoing. In the same way, shame punishments aren't an effective approach to handling misconduct in the hardened society of today’s world.

The behavioral perspective of development suggests that human development can be understood by observing how people behave in response to environmental stimuli. This theory denies distinct universal stages in development and insists that environmental factors influence how a person will change and adapt in their society. From this perspective, people will have positive developmental experiences if they grow up in a nurturing environment. B.F. Skinner introduced the operant conditioning theory which asserts that children develop in response to reinforcement or punishment (Feldman & Landry, 2014, p. 15). Reinforcement increases the likelihood of someone

For my ethical paper, I chose to talk about the harmful effects of spanking a child. Children make mistakes every day. It is all a part of the developing process, yet parents who spank their kids make the process more challenging. Research have shown that parents who spank their children are increasing the child’s chances of suffering from mental illness, anger problems and anxiety. The proper way to help a child correct a behavior is withholding privileges, rewarding the child for good behavior and talking to the child. These are the three main points I will discuss in my body paragraphs. In each paragraph, I compare situations when a parent choses to use negative behavior verses positive behavior and explain how the positive reaction serves

What is the harm of a little physical reinforcement to ensure children know how to properly act in society? This idea of physical reinforcement is also known as corporal punishment and is still present today in the southern American states, including some Texas school systems. Corporal punishment defined as “punishment of a physical nature, such as caning, flogging, or beating” (Corporal punishment). Some administers believe benefits include fewer student outbursts and a quiet environment; however, this logic fails to include the psychological implications of corporal punishment on students. Negative effects of corporal punishment negate the benefits of classroom management, as evidenced by the Social

Corporal punishment allows for children to interact with others as in an appropriate manner. Children who are not disciplined do not understand how their actions will impact those around them, which can lead to others interacting negatively or avoiding them. This usually occurs because the parents are afraid to reprimand their children, which leads to the parents giving in to all their children's demands to avoid them throwing a tantrum. The children become spoiled and self-serving, and this attitude is reflected in their social interactions. On the other hand, the use of corporal punishment promotes children to excel in school and be more active in their community (Morefield 4). It provides children with the control they need in order to become functioning members of society. It allows them to regulate their emotions in a socially acceptable way. By doing so, they do not overload

Skinner was a behaviorist who wanted to provide a method for understanding human behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Skinner believed that classical conditioning was to simplistic to be a complete explanation of the complex human behavior. Skinner believed the best way to understand any behavior is to look directly at the causes of an action and its consequences. He defined this approach as operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is defined as “ the idea that behavior is determined by its consequences, be they reinforcements or punishments, which make it more or less likely that the behavior will occur again” (B. F. Skinner, 2011). The behavioral model observes human behavior as a practical and useful response. This model acknowledges that every behavior has a purpose and has advanced from the earlier stages of a person's understanding. Skinner created a way to allow individuals the ability to avoid negative behaviors. His theory uses positive and negative reinforcements while covering affective punishments to make sure a student's bad behavior does not turn into a pattern. According to our textbook, “one defining characteristic of the behavioral model is that it views behavior from a functional perspective in terms that are both measurable and observable (Wheeler, 2014,p.17).”