Corporal punishment on children by thier parents.

Reason 2 Physical Effects Saint Augustine, a famous Catholic saint once said, "The greatest evil is physical pain." This evil known as physical pain is commonly an effect of corporal punishment, and it is another reason why corporal punishment is wrong. There are numerous effects of the pain Corporal Punishment causes on kids. Studies have shown that kids who are victims of physical pain often feel less energetic. This impacts their school, activities, etc. Physical pain can cause kids to become too tired to do their work in/out of school which can tamper with grades, social performance, etc. The pain also causes kids to often become mentally impacted (see argument one). Pain had also shown to impact sleep. In numerous cases, kids have pain while sleeping physically which reduced the kid's sleep, impacting their devolopment. The studies have also shown that this physical pain also affects their relationships with their parents. After being inflicted with pain, kids often do not trust their parents as much because their minds are developing, and they're not capable of realizing their parents' intent (see reaction 2). This can cause kids to isolate themselves (coorelates with mental pain), or view their parents in a wrong way.Reaction To Pro"This is pointed out well in the JRank article Con cited. The article is Causes of Crime. Under the heading "Parental Relations," abuse is discussed, but nowhere is corporal punishment mentioned." The reason that I used this article is because Corporal Punishment is abuse. The dictionary (check my sources) says that abuse means to treat in a harmful way, and as you saw by my second argument, Corporal Punishment is exactly that. Harm is caused by Corporal Punishment no matter how harsh, mentally, or physically as you saw in my arguments. "And even if corporal punishment is harmful and abusive, it has been commonly used for hundreds of years in many cultures by parents who are intending the best for their children." Evem if these things are intended for the "best", they can still affect the child. Studies have shown that kids while growing up take in things from their surroundings, and it commonly determines who they become. They also have things called Sensitive Periods, occassional times while the kid is growing up in which that the child is vulnerable to being impacted mentally. The growing mind does not always realize if these punishments are meant for good, and commonly are impacted by it. They also during puberty commonly have mood swings which can potentially make them become more vulnerable to being affected by Corporal Punishment. "Corporal punishent may be appropriate, but like everything, knowing when and how to use it is important to making it appropriate." Even if a parents uses the appropriate measures for corporal punishment, the child (as stated) can potentially be affected due to his/her mind devoloping."The Consequences of Pain article doesn't even touch corporal punishment, only chronic physical pain. If CHRONIC pain results from a spanking, your doing it wrong, and it is abuse or a very bad accident." Pro took this too literally. Chronic pain is a long-lasting feeling of discomfort. Yes, physically the pain does not last forever, but mentally, and socially it does. Depression, and emotional pain are some examples of chornic pain. Although the pain from corporal punishment does not last long, the effects of it can. This is exactly why I have been talking about the effects of this. "And Disciplining Your Child doesn't really cite reasons for advising against physical discipline."I know that. I cited that because I used that to show the other methods of discipline that could be used besides corporal punishment. I mentioned other methods of punishment that could impact the kids less in argument one so I cited it. It was meant to show that there are other methods besided physical punishment. I am happy that Pro looked at what I used, but I think he took them the wrong way."The appropriate corporal punishment is not meant to harm, but to discipline. That is the big difference."Yes it is intended that way, but as stated, the children often take it the wrong way and later get the effects I have been stating. "Another misunderstanding I'd like to point out from the Dave Ramsey quotes: There is no mention of financial discipline (or other types) being used as a total replacement for corporal discipline. Just because he is using one type, does not mean he isn't using others. And just because a parent uses corporal punishment, doesn't mean they ONLY use corporal punishment." To start, this quote does show financial discipline. It is an example of kids losing their allowance if they did not do what they were supposed to do which is a harmless, effective, and proactive way of punishing a child that does not impact the kid, and still teaches a less. Secondly, why does it matter if it did not mention it replacing corporal punishment? I already gave statements on why it should replace Corporal Punishment. There are numerous things that could replace corporal punishment, and that could have the same positive effects, and none of the negative effects so there is no reason why corporal punishment should not be replaced.Sources("St.Augustine of Hippo", Catholic Online)("Definition of Chronic Pain", MedicineNet, 9/20/12)(Donohue Shortridge, Peter, "The Absorbant Mind and the Sensitive Periods", ShortridgeFoundation)("Abuse", DictionaryOnline)Conclusion After numerous rounds of debate, we both have not came to a conclusion here, but we have proven both sides. It is up to the individual themselves to decide what is right, and what is wrong in this. Pro, it was fun debating with you. Corporal Punishment is wrong because of it's effects on both the child, and others. http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com...