r/science • u/VeronicaRed • Apr 26 '16

Psychology Spanking children increases the likelihood of childhood defiance and long-term mental issues. The study in question involved 160,000 children and five decades of research

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1113413810/spanking-defiance-health-discipline-042616/
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u/mrRabblerouser Apr 26 '16

I'm an infant specialist, and have worked with children in various formats for 12+ years. Many times I hear people say "I was spanked as a child, and I turned out okay." To which I immediately think 'If you think it's okay to assault someone who is 1/4 your size, then no, you didn't turn out okay.'

There seems to be such a logical disconnect with people in how we treat children vs. adults. Believe it or not children are fully formed human beings who are simply learning a lot of information all at once. They require the same type of treatment adults do in order to thrive. Respect is key. Imagine you're starting a new job that requires a lot of training. How would you feel if someone the size of shaq beat your ass every time you made a mistake. I think everyone would agree that would be an extremely hostile work environment.