The Pros and Cons of Spanking

In Chapter 12, we read about the effects of spanking on children. I personally believe that spanking is not a effective form of punishment and can cause damage for the children in the long run. Spanking is more of punishment than a method of teaching. It generates feelings of shame, guilt, worthlessness, and anger within the child. It leads the child to accept violence and those who are spanked are more likely than others to become physically abusive. It also makes parents into people of power rather than of love. I believe that spanking can hurt the child's self esteem. If a child obeys out of fear, they don't do things because it is the right thing to do, but because they are afraid of the consequences.