Many mental health professionals and child development specialists argue corporal punishment is
A)the most effective way to socialize all children.
B)an effective way to socialize most children, but ineffective for babies or children with disabilities.
C)an ineffective way to socialize most children, but effective for children with violent tendencies.
D)damaging to children and generally ineffective as discipline.

Question

Many mental health professionals and child development specialists argue corporal punishment is
A)the most effective way to socialize all children.
B)an effective way to socialize most children, but ineffective for babies or children with disabilities.
C)an ineffective way to socialize most children, but effective for children with violent tendencies.
D)damaging to children and generally  ineffective as discipline.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Corporal punishment is widely considered by mental health professionals and child development specialists to be damaging to children and generally ineffective as a discipline method. Research and expert opinion often highlight the negative psychological and developmental impacts of physical punishment on children.

Many Mental Health Professionals and Child Development Specialists Argue Corporal