An expert on parenting is addressing parents at the local grade school.When the topic of punishment is discussed,what is one outcome of punishment the expert is likely to note for the parents to consider?
A)Punishment may encourage lying to avoid punishment.
B)Punished children tend to do really well in school.
C)Punishment motivates the child to focus on schoolwork.
D)Punishment provides a children with a positive role model for compliant behaviour.

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Studies have shown that punishment can actually lead to increased lying and deception in children as they try to avoid being punished for their behavior. Therefore, the expert is likely to note this as a potential negative outcome of punishment for parents to consider. Options B, C, and D are not supported by research and are not likely to be discussed by the expert.

An Expert on Parenting Is Addressing Parents at the Local