At that moment, my heart ached for that small boy. Although my schedule was hectic that first week of the college quarter, I could not stop thinking about Bobby. I wondered if this incident would have an impact on how he would understand future relationships. I decided to do some research on this subject. Spanking, whipping, switching, and paddling are a few terms that are synonymous with corporal punishment.
Corporal punishment uses the barbaric tactics of intimidation through physical domination.
Those who support corporal punishment may argue that it is necessary to use this method of punishment because sparing the rod means spoiling the child. However, according to present research, spanking actually promotes negative behavior. Since corporal punishment is harmful to both children and to society as a whole, spanking should be outlawed. Undoubtedly, some adults may object to a ban on corporal punishment. There are two major arguments of these opposers.