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    The document discusses corporal punishment of children and argues that it is harmful rather than helpful, as research has shown it can cause behavioral, emotional, and psychological issues. While some claim it did not harm them, there are no studies proving its effectiveness, and it hinders the parent-child relationship and can teach children that violence is an acceptable solution to problems.

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    The document discusses corporal punishment of children and argues that it is harmful rather than helpful, as research has shown it can cause behavioral, emotional, and psychological issues. While some claim it did not harm them, there are no studies proving its effectiveness, and it hinders the parent-child relationship and can teach children that violence is an acceptable solution to problems.

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    Abuse Disguised as Tough Love?

    Corporal punishment in children is defined as punishments in which physical

    force is used and is intended to cause pain or discomfort as a way to behave or

    discipline one’s child. Approximately a hundred children die from corporal punishment

    and tons more suffer from disabilities from corporal punishment. It is dominant in asian

    and mexican households, as it is somewhat a part of their tradition. Corporal

    punishment can occur anywhere. From schools, sports and most commonly in the

    household. Though it is banned in most countries, it is still a practice parents do to, as

    they claim, instill good behavior and discipline in some countries, such as the USA and

    Canada.

    Supporters of corporal punishment often rely on personal anecdote, claiming that

    physical force was used on them as a child and they turned out just fine. However, there

    are no studies proving the effectiveness of corporal punishment. In fact, corporal

    punishment is proven to be more harmful than it is helpful. It is said to be linked to

    behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, emotional instability, low

    self-esteem, suicide attempts, trauma and many more. Research also shows that ⅔ of

    all people in treatment for drug abuse report that they were physically and emotionally

    abused as a child. Corporal punishments are what hinders parents and their children in

    creating a bond, and could even have lasting effects on the psyche of the children.

    Corporal punishment is also a very unhealthy way of introducing discipline to your

    children. At an early age, children may perceive violence as a solution to all their

    problems which is definitely not the case. What most parents fail to see is the fine line
    between immediate compliance and fear. Doing something because you were told to do

    so is very different from doing something because you fear that they might do

    something to you. Also, the child could project aggression towards his or her peers

    thinking that it is okay since his or her parents do it to the child.

    Overall, it may be said that the disadvantages of corporal punishment outweigh

    the benefits of it. A parent should be the first person the child will go to if they are

    troubled, but if fear was instilled at an early age, it may be that the child will avoid their

    parents in times of trouble, afraid that he or she might get shouted at or beaten up. Just

    because corporal punishment is common in many households and traditions, does not

    mean it is morally correct. To put an end to this unfortunate tradition, we must resort to

    positive reinforcements and healthy communications for discipline.

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