Spanking Children

From helping them read and write, to teaching them right from wrong, parenting is a huge job and adds a lot of pressure on parents because they want their child to succeed. However, different parenting styles brings on different characteristics and reactions out of their children, which is why when it comes to parenting, one is entitled to their own opinion on how to discipline their children accordingly. When it comes to disciplining, it can be done by taking away television time, phone time, or even taking away a favorite snack, but what about spanking as a form of discipline? Spanking by far, is considered the biggest controversy when discipline is being discussed, and there are many opinions on if spanking helps or hurts the child. With

In the second article, “Spanking Children: Evidence and Issues,” the history of the controversy starts with interpretation of the bible scripture Proverbs 23:13-14. This particular scripture states, “Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death.” (Prov 13:24,KJV) Although it may seem self-explanatory, depending on what side of the spectrum a person is on whether its pro-corporal punishment, anti-corporal punishment, or conditional corporal punishment will determine how one feels about spanking children. Another example of spanking dating back to the scripture can be seen in the second article, “Spanking and Children’s Externalizing Behavior Across the First Decade of Life” This particular scripture states, "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes" (Prov 13:24, KJV). In both articles, it is seen that spanking has been passed down from one generation to the next, starting with the scripture. Furthermore, “Spanking and Children’s Externalizing Behavior Across the First Decade of Life:” claims spanking is important to the child’s development towards adolescent transition. There findings provided understanding towards family dynamics to help improve the transition

Nonetheless, considers spanking an outcome with dysfunctional mental and physical health issues that roots from often harsh spankings (Kazdin and Benjet, 2003). If parents were set to believe corporal punishment leads to the development of mental issues or physical aggression with peers solving conflicts (Taylor et al.,2016). If the world knew what corporal punishment actually does parents would seek a different approach. Most parents think the views of their children is a reflection of how they are being raised, which supports why this article argument is stronger. Another reason this article is stronger argument is because of how severe the logical fallacies are with in “Spanking and Children’s Externalizing Behavior Across the First Decade of Life:” Even so, the article did provide some strong points as well by recognizing the limitations the studies bring with parents by relying on their responses to general questions about spanking. Why are their limitations? Limitations are due to the disclosures of what type of corporal punishment that is being performed and not taking an alternative approach towards