Corporal punishment a very controversial topic is thought to be banned by many. Others disagree including 15 states in America. This can lead to mental trauma and physical trauma even suicide. Many countries have banned it and others haven’t.
To begin with, corporal punishment has over the years been used at home and in school as a means of influencing the change of behavior in children. At home, parents tend to punish their children, especially when their behavior is deemed as smug or, when they engage in naughty activities. Also, teachers have used corporal punishment in schools to influence behavioral change among students or to make them work harder in their academics. However, evidence reveals that corporate punishment is a form of violence which it may even lead to rebellion both at home and in school. Which also has little influence in motivating positive change.
Corporal punishment has been banned in many different countries since evidence has shown that it may impact negatively on development of young people. There are different forms of corporal punishment, including slapping, pinching, or beating using different objects such as spoons, belts, etc. It is important to note that any method that is used to inflict pain on another person can promote violence, especially when the victim resists or defends himself. Also, corporal punishment can inflict long-lasting physical and mental harm on students. "The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly opposes striking a child for any reason. Spanking is never recommended because infants may be physically harmed by a parent who strikes the child. If a spanking is spontaneous, parents should later explain calmly why they did it, the specific behavior that caused it, and how angry they felt." states a representative from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Furthermore, corporal punishment and any other form of violence have been prohibited in many schools in America since authorities have regarded it as illegal. There are alternatives to corporal punishment that have been recommended by psychologists, and which parents should always follow in order...
