Spanking is it a Necessary Evil

Michael Gibbs
English 101
Essay #3
4-29-03

Spanking is it a Necessary Evil

The use of the word corporal punishment implies beating, flogging, or whipping a child

when disciplining. A deliberate infliction of pain on a child as correction. In California parents can

only spank their child's buttocks with the palm of the hand. It can easily be confused if not

explained. Asking people to abolish spanking I think you will find the answer to be "No". On the

other hand asking the abolishment of corporal punishment on children; which sounds cruel would

be"Yes".

Corporal punishment in the Wikipedia Article " When used for the punishment of criminals

or slaves, it is usually applied using a instrument such as a cane, switch, or whip. Some such

implements have become well known. The cat-o-nine-tails once used in America and by the

British is one example. The horrific Russian Knout which consisted of leather thongs with pieces

of metal inserted, is...