Well first of all, congratulations to myself on the most page views I've ever gotten on a single post!
So the results came out fairly close to what I expected. Seven use no physical punishment at all, nine use it in some form or another, whether on a regular basis or only in severe situations.
Here are a few statistics:
75% of mothers in England admit to spanking their child before age one year.
20 states in the US still allow corporal punishment in public schools.
Schools can hit disobedient students, but it's not allowed in prisons.
Last year, over 200,000 children were physically punished by a school authority figure.
Anyone else completely disgusted yet? Cause I sure am.
If you're one of the ones who use physical punishment, you may not want to read on. You've been warned. And I'm in a snarky kinda mood today, so if you want to debate, bring it on. Just keep it civil please.
PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT IS COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE.
There are studies upon studies upon studies illustrating this fact. Research shows that modeling and positive reinforcement are far more effective. It also shows that spanking does nothing but teach the child that it's ok to use aggression as a means of handling frustration and anger. Not to mention the fact that a person who uses physical punishment is far more likely to abuse their child, and that it's extremely demeaning to the child.
Ok, stepping off my soapbox (for now).
Thursday, December 2, 2010
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The schools here in LA use physical punishment (Louisiana for those who didn't pay attention in school and think I am talking about the city in Cali). I told Rob I plan to inform all the teachers from day one if they EVER hit my child I will march right back in there and slap them silly. Growing up in a state where that is illegal I was shocked to learn it was still legal else where. Rob's brother has been hit for not having his socks folded the right way at a school that requires uniforms. Are you kidding me? his THIRTEEN year old brother was hit because of his socks. My mom got hit in a Texas school once and her mom came into the school and raised hell, and I plan to follow in my grandmothers footprints. If Jensen needs to be punished ME AND ROB, HIS PARENTS, will handle it.
I agree Amy, if we lived in a state where it was legal and someone raised a hand to my kids, they wouldn't have a hand left to raise to them, I would do a complete freak out. Of course, I plan to be an advocate for my children once they're in school anyway, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunites to chew people out :)
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