Running head: DISCUSSION BOARD THREAD NUMBER 3 2
DISCUSSION BOARD THREAD NUMBER 3 2
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Corporal Punishment
Sara Daniels
DBMF 605-B01
Dr. John Brunstetter
February 12, 2020
Corporal Punishment Should Not be Used
Dobson (2014) states that “the most vital objective of disciplining a child is to gain and maintain respect” (p. 30). Although many parents believe that their use of corporal punishment is meant to correct a child’s behavior, studies show that there are no positive impacts to corporal punishment; however, there are long-term harms (Corwin & Keeshin, 2019).
The Harm Associated with Corporal Punishment
Many times, corporal punishment is performed out of anger rather than correction. In the heat of the moment of a child’s misbehavior, a parent will spank their bottom or slap their leg or face, etc. In my opinion, this doesn’t teach any valuable lesson to the child other than violence and anger are justifiable when someone doesn’t act in a way that is deemed appropriate.
Furthermore, corporal punishment is associated with behavior problems in youth, anxiety, and aggression (Lansford et al., 2014). It has also been found that children that were corporally punished are more likely to use corporal punishment with their own children, and that there are no clear distinctions between physical abuse and corporal punishment (Gershoff, 2002).
Proper Discipline
Discipline should be conducted out of love and genuine concern for the child’s well-being. Dobson (2014) states that parents should love their children enough to establish control; however, this does not mean that control must be gained through acts of corporal punishment. There are much better and effective ways to discipline a child although there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, my son is 4 years old, and we started with redirection when he was younger, then moved to timeout, and now it is more of removing things he loves like his iPad, etc. We want to provide discipline and boundaries so that he is aware that his actions and behaviors are not acceptable; however, we never intend to punish him. When he does something worthy of timeout, he will stand at the wall for four minutes (since that’s how old he is), and when the timer goes off, he comes to me. I then proceed to give him a hug, tell him I love him, and then we discuss his behavior on a level that he can understand. I know that our methods will have to change as he grows, but the goal will always remain to see him grow into a healthy and well-adjusted adult.
Biblical Integration
I believe that Scriptures such as Proverbs 23:13 or Proverbs 29:15 have been twisted in order to justify corporal punishment. To my understanding, Scripture is telling parents to teach their children right from wrong through discipline and instruction. I also believe that the “rod” is meant for guiding children in the way they should go rather than hitting or beating them into submission. I like to reference Moses and his staff/rod; he used his rod to guide the Israelites through the Red Sea and also to fulfill God’s commands. My belief is that this is the same for raising children.
Reference
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Corwin, D., & Keeshin, B. (2019). Ending corporal punishment in the United States. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 58(10), S49-S49. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2019.07.353
Dobson, J. (2014). The new dare to discipline. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House.
Gershoff, E. T. (2002). Corporal punishment by parents and associated child behaviors and experiences: A meta-analytic and theoretical review. Psychological Bulletin, 128(4), 539–579. https://doi-org.ezproxy.liberty.edu/10.1037/0033-2909.128.4.539
Lansford, J. E., Sharma, C., Malone, P. S., Woodlief, D., Dodge, K. A., Oburu, P., . . . Institutionen för individ och samhälle. (2014). Corporal punishment, maternal warmth, and child adjustment: A longitudinal study in eight countries. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 43(4), 670-685. doi:10.1080/15374416.2014.893518
Reference
Dobson, J. (2014). The new dare to discipline. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House.
Running head: DISCUSSION BOARD THREAD NUMBER 3 1
Corporal Punishment
Jackie Enfield
DBMF 605-B01
Dr. P. John Brunstetter
February 10, 2020
DISCUSSION BOARD THREAD NUMBER 3 2
The argument for corporal punishment
I believe corporal punishment can be used effectively in disciplining some children but there must be guidelines and not every child will benefit from such actions. Children are different and children raised in the same home may respond differently to corporal punishment. Spanking can be especially effective in dangerous situations such as a child running into the street. The shock factor of being spanked will stay with that child for a long time and lessen the chance he or she will repeat the behavior. Corporal punishment should be used in combination with other disciplinary actions. Time out and removal of privileges can also be effective techniques and spanking should be used infrequently (Dobson, 2014). Children younger than 18 months should not be spanked and depending on the child, end around age 12 (Dobson, 2014). Some children will respond to corporal punishment while others may seem to enjoy it. In my career, I have seen some children diagnosed with sensory processing disorder who receive positive feedback from spanking because it stimulates their senses or they cannot feel it at all. My son fell on the other end of the spectrum. I spanked him maybe two or three times in his childhood. He responded to my looks and tone of voice more than anything and was a very compliant child overall.
Administering corporal punishment
I do want to state that I believe only the parent or guardian should be the one to administer corporal punishment. I do not support corporal punishment in schools or other settings. There is a risk of injury to the child due to inappropriate implementation of the punishment and has been linked to lower GPAs at graduation, poor social skills at school, and higher rates of depression (Gershoff, Sattler, & Holden, 2019). The schools do not follow up to the punishment with a Christian perspective and do not administer the spanking out of love.
Biblical perspective
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). I like this Bible reference over Proverbs 3:24 because I have seen parents use that Scripture to defend inappropriate discipline techniques. Parents should not use discipline to administer cruel punishment, instead use it in rearing children to engage in self-control and restraint as they develop a relationship with our Lord. Children who are respectful and obedient will have more success in life. Parents should discipline from a place of love and not anger.
Reference
Dobson, J. (2014). The new dare to discipline. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House. ISBN:
9781414391359.
Gershoff, E., Sattler, M.P., & Holden, G.W. (2019). School corporal punishment and its
associations with achievement and adjustment. Journal of Applied Developmental
Psychology, 63, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2019.05.004
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