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[Dougy]

Corporal punishment

Are you for or against corporal punishment?
Eg: Kid gets suspended from school and mouths off to parents, mom slaps boy in the face as punishment.
I'm an avid supporter of it. I think (and know from experience) getting my butt kicked by my parents has helped keep me in line and other stuff. I think that a good whooping now and again is essential to make sure the child knows who's in charge. (I know in our house who is!)
Are you for corporal punishment in the home and/or at school? Why or why not?
EDIT:/
Just finished an argument with someone about it.
Quote:


(08:07:36 PM) douglas: the occasional hit
(08:07:37 PM) douglas: hitting
(08:07:45 PM) douglas: is not a bad thing
(08:07:51 PM) douglas: frequently its bad, sure
(08:08:02 PM) natali: YOU RIGHT, its not a bad thing, its a HORRIBLE thing. itll take away their trust and strip them of their self esteem


The argument is what made me come here - to see what WHT thinks.





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[okihost]

I think it is really up to the parents but do not see a reason it should be outlawed if the parents feel comfortable giving that type of power to a teacher (I wouldn't)
I got hit growing up for bad grades etc and to be honest I don't think it helped or changed me at all. Now if the teachers could hit me at school I am sure I would have not pulled some of the shenanigans I did but can't say I think it would have made be do any better or worse.





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[JohnJ]

It depends. If it comes to a person taking their fist and actually beating someone, there's a problem. If it's like a mom slapping a son, it's fine. That's called giving your kid The Hand.





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[JustinAY]

In the house...possibly. I agree - kids need to know who are in charge.
As for the school system - the government should not be allowed to hurt your children, no. That would never work in this day and age.
However, there are alternative schools that kids can be detained and physically restricted. I am against those.





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[IvialisRyan]

I feel corporal punishment is okay, as long as it's not applied because of frustration or anger. Also, frankly, I think corporal punishment (spankings and such for misbehaving) is no longer useful once a child reaches the age of 5 or so. By then, they are old enough to understand verbal instructions and reprimands. (However, when a child challenges your authority with violence, no matter what their age, that's a different story...)
Regardless, my wife and I have made a choice not to use corporal punishment on our children.





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[jcarney1987]

I don't believe nobody should punish your children but your self. When they do something wrong explain what is right and wrong. After they've been warned and they keep doing it then give them a spanking (not a beating). If they keep doing it go for a few more rounds but don't keep spanking them if your not getting any where. Proceed to the next step of punishment and again not a beating. Punishing your children in a proper manner as well as loving them at the same time teaches your children respect and the will to do well. That is whats wrong with this country today. People quit spanking their children. But thats my thoughts and I hope it helps someone out.





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[citricsquid]

If it's the parents, sure, go ahead, as long as it doesn't cause the child permanent harm, however teachers? Not a chance, you'd get the sort that enjoy it, and purposefully hit kids for no reason, then there'd be cases when "Oh well, he hit me and now I have a bruise!" and then the teacher being sued.





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[JohnJ]

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Originally Posted by citricsquid


If it's the parents, sure, go ahead, as long as it doesn't cause the child permanent harm, however teachers? Not a chance, you'd get the sort that enjoy it, and purposefully hit kids for no reason, then there'd be cases when "Oh well, he hit me and now I have a bruise!" and then the teacher being sued.


If a teacher ever laid a hand on me, he/she would be out of a job.





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[babychi]

It really depends on the kid. For some, it is a good thing and for others, it won't work the way you want it to.

[Brian-de-vie]

IMOIf corporal punishment could be measured

[CrazyTech]

I look at all the embarrassed looks of moms and dads in public places when they keep saying "No, don't do that!" yet the child keeps on going and think corporal punishment is needed to some degree. The whole problem is most kids aren't punished for doing wrong. Even withholding of a favorite toy or privilege would do something if it was actually enforced.
It's absolutely naive to think that just saying no stops a kid or teen from doing something. I don't believe in extreme pain, or striking anyone in anger, but I do believe there should be a very clear line and that tail end should be red and maybe a little sore when crossed.





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