Why we should not use corporal punishment?

Physical discipline is slowly declining as some studies reveal lasting harms for children. Many studies have shown that physical punishment — including spanking, hitting and other means of causing pain — can lead to increased aggression, antisocial behavior, physical injury and mental health problems for children.

Is corporal punishment beneficial?

There is general consensus that corporal punishment is effective in getting children to comply immediately while at the same time there is caution from child abuse researchers that corporal punishment by its nature can escalate into physical maltreatment,” Gershoff writes.

Why do parents use corporal punishment?

From a parental cognitive perspective, many parents use physical punishment because they think it works. Parents observe the child’s reaction in the short term—the child is upset and stops the behavior—so, they conclude it is an effective teaching tool.

Is it necessary to ban corporal punishment in schools?

The debate on whether or not corporal punishment should be banned has been going on for many years now. One scribe wrote “. . . corporal punishment is violent and unnecessary. It is a cruel and degrading form of punishment and should be banned in our schools.”

What are the arguments for and against corporal punishment?

Answer: Most psychologists oppose physical punishment and point to studies that show spanking, hitting and other methods of causing pain to children can lead to antisocial behavior, physical injury, increased aggression, and mental health problems.

Is there a debate about corporal punishment in Zimbabwe?

With the debate for and against corporal punishment getting heated, many Zimbabweans, this scribe included, are, no doubt, rubbing their hands in expectation that something positive is going to come out of this protracted debate.

Why we should not use corporal punishment? Physical discipline is slowly declining as some studies reveal lasting harms for children. Many studies have shown that physical punishment — including spanking, hitting and other means of causing pain — can lead to increased aggression, antisocial behavior, physical injury and mental health problems for children. Is corporal…