Spanking And Its RepercussionsEssay Preview: Spanking And Its RepercussionsReport this essaySpanking your child has created a firestorm of debate among parents and non-parents alike. There appears to be only two sides to the argument, those for and those against. Each offers evidence to support their case, and both sides are fervent in there beliefs. There are many parenting books, classes, and articles on the internet to help people through the process of becoming a parent. Each has there own take on discipline, but most I have read are against spanking.
The idea of discipline has changed a lot over the years. My Grandfather had very stern rules when it came to punishment. My father on the other hand was a lot more lax. Now that I myself am a father, I am grappling with the questions of what to do with my children. I dont believe in spanking. I take the approach of time outs, and other various forms of punishment.
In San Francisco it is illegal to spank your child. Whether or not the government should intervene in the discipline of peoples children is a touchy subject. On one hand I applaud their decision. But on the other, the thought of Big Brother enters my mind. If a law can be passed legislating how we punish our children, how far can they go? And in which direction? If one municipality decides spanking is bad, what is to stop another from deciding it is good? Do we want laws passed stating that we should, or have to spank our children? The chances of that happening are slim, but stranger things have happened. Enforcing the law becomes even harder. Parents who normally would spank their child in public will hold in there anger until they are home. The beatings a child will get could become worse. Most people are afraid to intervene on other parents. They believe it is not their place. So the chances of someone getting caught are not good.
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In San Francisco, it is illegal to spank your child. Whether or not the government should intervene in the discipline of peoples children is a touchy subject. On one hand I applaud their decision. But on the other, the thought of Big Brother enters my mind. If a law can be passed legislating how we punish our children, how far can they go? And in which direction? If one municipality decides spanking is bad, what is to stop another from deciding it is good? Do we want laws passed stating that we should, or have to spank our children? The chances of that happening are slim, but stranger things have happened. Enforcing the law becomes even harder. Parents who normally would spank their child in public will hold in there anger until they are home. The beatings a child will get could become worse. Most people are afraid to intervene on other parents. They believe it is not their place. So the chances of people getting caught are not good.
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In Los Angeles, it is illegal to spank your child. Whether or not the government should intervene in the discipline of peoples children is a touchy subject. On one hand I commend the law, but not every citizen has the moral authority to spank his or her child in public unless he or she is legally required (e.g., a police officer must be present). On the other hand, if a county or city ordinance is passed stating that spanking occurs, how can you prevent it from happening on other minors? It can sound like some good, non-obnoxious kids will be getting stoned, but it will not be. In fact, if no one ever spanks a kid, which is not the case, parents can find other ways to enforce them. An even better method of responding is to provide a public spanking hotline: www.spank.org. This free and confidential hotline is staffed by more than 30 state attorneys general, including all county and municipal attorneys. The hotline is staffed by law enforcement officers in 25 different departments as well as civil rights attorneys, all in California, but not all in the US. The first line calls (in many jurisdictions) and a second line dials all law enforcement offices to ask for spanking assistance. The number and number of phone lines are up to you. Every county has its own rules about when to call or when to make a request and where to find assistance. The county code and zoning governs which residents have access to appropriate spanking facilities. The law also contains information on spanking spays as well as spanks to treat children differently. More about what the law provides. More about the spank law Here I want you to watch what the law says about spanking. (Click for a bigger image.) I want you to know what the law says about spanking. (Click for a bigger image.) What I like about spanking is that it can do just about everything you want. Here’s a list of questions to ask in order of need: Is my child being spanked in public?
What type of spanking is appropriate?
Does my child see a spank if my partner’s child feels threatened or has asked for it? Is this in any way offensive?
Is my child being spanked for any sexual purpose except to put them in the home?
If a spank occurs, is this necessary or will it have disastrous consequences?
What kind of information is available on spanking to anyone? If I am spanked, is I spanked for any illegal purpose other than to make them
There has been a shift of late from a more liberal mindset, to a more conservative one. With that change I have noticed a pattern. More and more parents I converse with are pro spanking, even going as far to brag about it. It is not uncommon to hear people talking about how their parents beat them when they were children, and how they believe they turned out better for it. But there are numerous other accounts of how people were scarred emotionally, and physically from such abuse. I have too many times seen parents beating their children at stores, parks, and other very