Should corporal punishment, more specifically spanking, be banned? Do most people know what corporal punishment is, what effects it has on those who receive it, who is incorporating it into their discipline, and what benefits corporal punishment might have? Spanking is the most controversial form of corporal punishment historically and in our society today. Spanking is a form of punishment that involves an adult hitting the buttocks of an infant, toddler, child, or teenager. Supporters of spanking say it is a form of discipline that will help the child understand that he or she has made a mistake or done something wrong. I don't think giving your child a spanking or "whipping" him for what he did wrong is wrong. Discipline is a Latin word meaning “to teach” or “to learn,” and I believe that spanking a child for severe, harmful, or uncontrolled misbehavior is appropriate. Spanking is usually given by a parent, legal guardian, teacher, or other person with authority over a minor. Generally, spankings are given when a child displays unacceptable behaviors such as being rude, using foul language, stealing, fighting, and other acts of disobedience. Wikipedia states that in most societies “parents are considered those who have the duty to discipline their children and the right to spank them is appropriate” although the situation is changing in many countries. In most states, there are government agencies, laws and policies that outline the correct way to use corporal punishment. When these laws are followed, children should be safe in most circumstances when they are disciplined with corporal punishment. There will always be a risk of child abuse because of the way some people in today's society don't value life, but I don't mind... middle of paper... I also think parents should have punishments are commensurate with the offenses and do not have a single disciplinary strategy. I'm grateful for parents who know their limits when they're having a bad day and find alternative methods of punishment so they don't become an abuse statistic. I don't agree that spanking is the only way to get your child's attention and teach him boundaries, but you should have the right to use it if you feel it's necessary. In my opinion, one of the most effective alternative methods of punishment is taking away sports, cell phones, the internet and limiting time with friends. I believe that most children want to please their parents and teachers, but many do not have good examples to follow in their lives and that is why so many think that spanking creates violent adults. They are for spanking your loving children when required.