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Module 8: Writing Assignment Analysis

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Module 8 Writing Assignment

1. Do you support the conclusions of Larzelere or Straus? Why?
I support the conclusions of Straus. The reason for that, is because Straus believes in never spanking a child, he just believes in taking away privileges. I support his conclusion because, I do not think spanking solves anything. Also, not all the time, but most of the time it could cause negative effects on a child, such as confusion between love with violence. However, not only can spanking cause psychical problems, but emotional problems as well.
2. Did you receive corporal punishment when you were a child?
No, I did not receive corporal punishment as a child. When i was a child, if I had bad grades or disrespected my mother, she just
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