The nurse emphasizes that a toddler under the age of 18 months should never be spanked primarily for which reason?
A) Spanking in a child this age predisposes the child to a pro-violence attitude.
B) The child will become resentful and angry, leading to more outbursts.
C) Spanking demonstrates a poor model for problem-solving skills.
D) There is an increased risk for physical injury in this age group.
D
Response:
Spanking should never be used with toddlers less than 18 months of age because there is an increased possibility of physical injury. Although spanking or other forms of corporal punishment lead to a pro-violence attitude, create resentment and anger in the child, and are a poor model for learning effective problem-solving skills, the risk of physical injury in this age group is paramount.
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