Conventional or common wisdom says, “Back in my day, parents weren’t afraid to use the belt, and kids were much better behaved. A little spanking never hurt anyone.” Use sociological reasoning and evidence to challenge this statement.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Evidence shows that children who are spanked or otherwise physically punished internalize the idea that violence is an acceptable means of achieving goals, become more likely to engage in aggressive delinquent behavior, have low self-esteem, suffer depression, and do poorly in school.
KEY: Learning Objective: 4.2: Explain the significance of agents of socialization in the development of the self.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Family
Difficulty Level: Medium
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