Child Discipline Ethics
Words: 697 Pages: 2 4995Disciplining children is a complex task that involves teaching them the difference between right and wrong. While some parents resort to punishment methods like spanking, defined by Elizabeth Gershoff (2013) as "hitting a child on the bottom with an open hand," this essay argues that spanking should not be employed as a disciplinary tool. Research indicates that spanking does not increase immediate compliance, reduce aggression, or help children internalize the intended disciplinary message. Instead, alternative non-violent disciplinary methods such as […]