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This 6-page paper discusses the controversy over spanking as a means of disciplining children, and argues that the practice should be abolished. This is particularly important at the moment, as the Canadian Supreme Court recently upheld a law that allows parents to spank their children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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form of physical chastisement; indeed, such phrases as "spare the rod, spoil the child" have long been quoted as reasons for spanking. I would argue that it is indeed
parents responsibility to discipline their children and no one would argue that discipline is necessary and desirable; the question is whether spanking is the best disciplinary method available. Canada is
apparently tolerant of physical punishment; "an estimated 70 to 90 per cent of parents spark their children, and one-third of those report doing so at least once a week" ("Psychosocial
Development in Early Childhood"). Further, if Canadian mothers have a "positive attitude toward spanking" and believe that spanking will change their childs behavior, they are more likely to spank
than women who dont hold these beliefs ("Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood"). In one study, 80% of the respondents, who were adults who had not been abused as children,
reported they had experienced "some form of corporal punishment as children" ("Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood"). Well examine both sides of the spanking question here, with regard to the practice
in Canada (though it might be better to inquire as to just why its so prevalent); I take the position that spanking is wrong and better disciplinary measures should be
found. First Reason The first reason for objecting to spanking is that the line between it and child abuse can become blurred. That I think is the
crux of the issue: how do we define "child abuse"? Is it yelling at the child? Neglecting him? Hitting? Spanking? Under some circumstances all
of these are child abuse, under others, probably none would qualify. Yelling at the child to belittle him is abuse, yelling "get out of the street!" is a life-saving
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