Corporal Punishment across Nations: Its Nature Effects

Abstract

Uses of corporal punishment by parents and teachers since centuries have made it a social practice. There are many long and short term effects of corporal punishment on the life and behavior of a child. The paper discusses current status of corporal punishment and presents its implications. The proponents of corporal punishment say, it is necessary for the treatment of inappropriate behavior and promotion of appropriate behavior; however the in-depth study revealed a different picture. Impact of corporal punishment was reflected through some studies conducted on students who had experienced corporal punishment themselves. It was found through the views of various students and educationalists that corporal punishment has a number of negative effects. It damages, physical and mental health destroys the learning and education of child and creates anxiety and antisocial behaviors. The paper asserts that corporal punishment may be eradicated or decreased by using scientific approaches. Thus the research proposes some relevant methods to eradicate or minimize the use of corporal punishment both at schools and homes.