Corporal Punishment

Running title: Corporal punishment Corporal punishment is a form of discipline that is deeply ingrained in Western society. The bible reads "he that spareth his rod / hateth his son: but he that loveth him his chasteneth his betimes" (Proverbs, 13:24), and this sentiment is clearly reflected in today¡¯s disciplinary styles. Research has also shown just how deeply embedded these ideals actually are; ninety percent of parents in the U.S. use corporal punishment as a …

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