The opinion that corporal punishment should be legal in the united states is not an uncommon one. It is generally desired to be permitted in schools and to not be frowned upon in the home setting. Many teachers have expressed the thought that the ability to physically discipline a child would be a good way to keep order in a classroom. Parents also believe that being allowed to discipline children in the home is a right protected in the US constitution, while other parents firmly believe that getting physical with children is simply the most effective means of keeping them in line. Both parents and teachers seem to agree that physical discipline in schools is extremely effective in keeping kids in line, and does not affect the child negatively.
The use of corporal punishment is banned in roughly half of the US, though it is rarely used in many of the states that allow it. While teachers are not necessarily expressing the desire to physically harm children, most seem to believe that being provided the possibility would help in keeping kids in line, “To have a coach or assistant principal display a large paddle in their office provides students with enough incentive to listen to their teachers” (Wilson). Wilson makes this point easy to interpret: the schools do not want to hurt the students, but are making it understood that if the kids step too far out of line too many times, then the school is not afraid to deliver the necessary punishments. Showing the kids that the school is fully willing to deliver corporal punishment keeps kids from going to school and being disrespectful to the teachers and other students, even if it may not entirely eliminate the problem. Disrespectful students will always be a problem, thanks to parents who allow children to get away with anything and everything, and to other kids testing boundaries and constantly trying to push it to the limit. However, permitting the use of corporal punishment in public schools will no doubt cause these children to realise that public establishments will not tolerate disrespectful behavior, and that there are consequences to every action.
Many parents are adamant that corporal punishment is not bad for children, and in fact is a very effective means of asserting dominance when children are being unruly, “[Supporters of corporal punishment] argue that spanking, when used appropriately, is not damaging and is effective at enforcing the authority of parents and teachers” (Farrell and Wagner). Children are often wanting to test boundaries and consequently are often stepping over the line. Parents have to make the children realise that it is not okay nor is it acceptable to be constantly disregarding the rules and ignoring the adults’ instruction. Giving children a firm swat on the bottom seems to give kids enough of a shock to trigger the realisation that kids are not in control of the rules and need to understand where the line is drawn and to not cross it.
Though it is still illegal in many states, in the states where corporal punishment is allowed in schools, it is seen as an effective means of discipline when administered appropriately, “It is generally agreed... that physical discipline is most effective when policies regarding its use are clearly communicated and strictly followed, when... parents and students are made aware in advance of the consequences.., and when spanking or paddling is used judiciously” (Lee and McMahon). So long as parents are notified when physical punishment is performed on a son or daughter, it is generally accepted by the parent. Corporal punishment is also not given out generously, mostly it is only used on children who repeatedly break rules with little care, or on students who are caught doing especially heinous deeds. Both parents and teachers are prone to using good judgement when they weigh the decision to physically discipline a child.
The use of corporal punishment is banned in roughly half of the US, though it is rarely used in many of the states that allow it. While teachers are not necessarily expressing the desire to physically harm children, most seem to believe that being provided the possibility would help in keeping kids in line, “To have a coach or assistant principal display a large paddle in their office provides students with enough incentive to listen to their teachers” (Wilson). Wilson makes this point easy to interpret: the schools do not want to hurt the students, but are making it understood that if the kids step too far out of line too many times, then the school is not afraid to deliver the necessary punishments. Showing the kids that the school is fully willing to deliver corporal punishment keeps kids from going to school and being disrespectful to the teachers and other students, even if it may not entirely eliminate the problem. Disrespectful students will always be a problem, thanks to parents who allow children to get away with anything and everything, and to other kids testing boundaries and constantly trying to push it to the limit. However, permitting the use of corporal punishment in public schools will no doubt cause these children to realise that public establishments will not tolerate disrespectful behavior, and that there are consequences to every action.
Many parents are adamant that corporal punishment is not bad for children, and in fact is a very effective means of asserting dominance when children are being unruly, “[Supporters of corporal punishment] argue that spanking, when used appropriately, is not damaging and is effective at enforcing the authority of parents and teachers” (Farrell and Wagner). Children are often wanting to test boundaries and consequently are often stepping over the line. Parents have to make the children realise that it is not okay nor is it acceptable to be constantly disregarding the rules and ignoring the adults’ instruction. Giving children a firm swat on the bottom seems to give kids enough of a shock to trigger the realisation that kids are not in control of the rules and need to understand where the line is drawn and to not cross it.
Though it is still illegal in many states, in the states where corporal punishment is allowed in schools, it is seen as an effective means of discipline when administered appropriately, “It is generally agreed... that physical discipline is most effective when policies regarding its use are clearly communicated and strictly followed, when... parents and students are made aware in advance of the consequences.., and when spanking or paddling is used judiciously” (Lee and McMahon). So long as parents are notified when physical punishment is performed on a son or daughter, it is generally accepted by the parent. Corporal punishment is also not given out generously, mostly it is only used on children who repeatedly break rules with little care, or on students who are caught doing especially heinous deeds. Both parents and teachers are prone to using good judgement when they weigh the decision to physically discipline a child.