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 2
What did the text say about corporal punishment in the U.S.?
a. It is very rare.
b. No one uses a paddle or belt anymore.
c. Very few children are spanked beyong the age of 6.
d. It is used with the intent to control behavior.
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