Corporal Punishment
Corporal Punishment is a major controversial issue. There are good arguments on both sides as well as studies to support each side. Corporal Punishment takes place in homes, churches, and schools. It can involve anything from a simple spanking to harsh beatings. From the American Heritage Dictionary the term Corporal is from Latin corporlis, meaning of the body and the term punishment means to punish for wrong doing. According to this definitions Corporal Punishment is defined as punishment to the body for wrong doing. This form of punishment would not be accepted if it were used to punish adults and should not be used to punish children. At home, parents tend to use corporal punishment when angry or frustrated and often times go overboard. Children perceive hitting as normal and acceptable behavior. Children learn that when someone is not acting correctly, the way to stop them is by physical means. When corporal punishment is continued from early childhood into adolescence, the chances of being violent towards other increases drastically. The biggest conflict regarding Corporal Punishment is whether or not it should be allowed in schools. Due to the increase in single parents, many teachers have
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