Spanking a child --- does it make a more, or less, violent adult?

Answer 1

I spanked all my kids, and I have three. You have to instill fear into a child otherwise they run wild without fear of being punished. I know, all you non-spankers are bit*hin, shut up.

Answer 2

Spanking alone does not make a more or less violent adult. There are so many different factors that go into the makeup of violent and non-violent adults. Spanking itself has many different levels. A swat is one thing, a beating is another. What is spanking to one person is child abuse to another. If spanking makes a violent adult, then everyone who has ever been spanked would be violent. Using that same basic logic, if spanking made one less violent as an adult, then everyone who has been spanked should be peaceful. Neither of these is the case. Spanking alone cannot make anyone more or less violent. It's what each individual person learns from being spanked, what message is sent before, during and after the spanking, the person who did the spanking and their influence on the child, the childs opinion of the spanker, life experiences and an incredible amount other random, outside influences that makes a person violent or not violent.

Answer 3

"To Spank or Not to Spank?
Should parents spank their children? for many years, various "experts" have argued for and against spanking. But what does the evidence say? After reviewing many studies, psychologist Elizabeth Gershoff concludes that parents should minimize spanking or avoid it entirely (Gershoff, 2002).

Many parents spank their children. Could it be all that bad? Experts have noted that most children show no signs of long-term damage from spanking -- if spanking is backed up by supportive parenting (Baumrind, Larzelere, & Cowan, 2002). However, emotional damage does occure if spankings are severe, frequent, or coupled with harsh parenting. In addition, frequent spanking tends to increase aggression, and it leads to more problem behaviors, not fewer (McLoyd, & Smith, 2002; Saadeh, Rizzo, & Roberts, 2002)
Gershoff points out that even if spanking does briefly halt unwanted actions, it doesn't stop future misbehavior or teach better ways to act. Let's say a child is spanked for kicking his little sister. Does the spanking teach him that hurting others is bad? Probably not. Instead, the boy learns that it's not a good idea to attack when someone is watching!
In summary, spanking has no clear benefits and several drawbacks. When possible, parents should use other more positive ways to manage a child's behavior (Gersoff, 2002)"

Coon, Dennis. Introduction to Psychology, Third Edition 2004. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. Chapter 3, Child Development

Answer 4

SPANKING, as in discipline makes for a less violent (in control of himself) child BUT the spanking needs to be administered by an in control disciplined adult. BEATING a child in anger is always going to lead to a bad result and teaches violence. So the answer to your question is yes

Answer 5

I don't believe there is a way to accurately answer this question. There are so many other factors that come into play when assessing the nature of violence in adults, i.e., environment, genetics, etc. Taking these things into consideration, I would have to say that I don't think that spanking, in itself, makes children evolve into violent adults.

Answer 6

I was spanked as a child and I turned out ok no trauma!!! I have actually said thank you to my parents for discipline me, and not letting me become a wild adult with no morals. So Iam for spanking not Beating.

Answer 7

Spanking should be done responsibly. I do think that you shouldn't spank because your child gets on your nerves. That's just down right lazy. Be a parent, not a warden. If parents teach more, spanking just might go down.

Answer 8

Typically less violent.

We see the results of a child that has not learned consequences to their fickle child mind. They run wild, drop out of school, blame others, etc. These children then get frustrated at the age of 20 as to why the world won't cater to them like they've learned their whole life.

This frustration and weak discipline, can lead to some kind of tempest. Whether it's violence towards others or robbing a bank.

Answer 9

It's a risk factor, like smoking or drinking. There is a reasonably high probability of turning him/her into a violent adult.

Answer 10

If your child is bad you should whop that child it is yours but to just do it for no reason at all I would think that it would make a more violent adult

Answer 11

spanking is just that, spanking. but beating makes for a traumatinc upbringing and hence you grow up to be more prone to violent behavior and to beat your kids is considered an abuse