> Spanking is far less emotionally manipulative than twenty nagging reprimands, it’s fast, and it’s certainly effective.
I disagree. Spanking is coercive, psychologically harmful and it teaches the child their body is ruled by a bully.
I disagree. Spanking is coercive, psychologically harmful and it teaches the child their body is ruled by a bully.
Note, I'm not questioning it, and I'm not saying what my stance is, I'm just asking that you provide some evidence.
I know some people who were never physically chastised as children and who have been - in the opinion of multiple independent professionals - deeply screwed up by the psychological manipulation.
I also know people who as children were "chastised" to the point of requiring hospitalisation. The damage there was more obvious.
Personally, I'm shocked a judge did condemn a mother for spanking, especially if it was reasonable (ie no bruise, etc) and legally allowed.
The problem here is not so much your on my opinion, but someone being condemned for doing something the laws says is legal.
The law should be changed.