Question:

Questioning culturally accepted violence within families continues to be a debatable topic for social scientists, doctors, and several governments. Surveys of parental behavior indicate that almost all (mid-90% range) report using some form of corporal punishment at some point in their child’s life (MacKenzie, Nicklas, Brooks-Gunns, & Waldfogel, 2011). The correlations between corporal punishment and a variety of behavioural and psychological problems continue to be difficult to explain, similarly as are the correlations between corporal punishment and abuse. “Corporal punishment is inconsistent with the goal of a violence-free society” (Miller et. al, 2013). Do you think there are implications and concerns for children who come from homes who believe in corporal punishment on their behavior at school? Furthermore, what specific issues or negative affects can a child experience on an emotional, physical, and cognitive level who comes from a family who supports corporal punishment at home?