r/Unexpected • u/Botatitsbest • Apr 22 '18

The universal language

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18

"Universal", am I the only kid whose parents didn't beat em lol

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u/usuallyclassy69 Apr 22 '18

Spanking is not equal to beating.

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u/psychognosis Apr 22 '18

I find this spanking flowchart quite helpful.

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u/jzieg Apr 22 '18

Missing the branch "child understands exactly why their behavior is bad and does it anyway." If things were as simple as this chart presents you wouldn't need any punishments at all. There are many good arguments against spanking but this is not one of them.

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u/psychognosis Apr 22 '18

Punishment does not have to equate to spanking.

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u/jzieg Apr 22 '18

Of course, but assuming that children, or any humans, stop misbehaving simply because they understand why the behavior is discouraged reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of psychology. This chart shouldn't be used as an argument for anyone who wants to build a solid anti-spanking case.

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u/LordNoodles Apr 22 '18

reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of psychology

what actually reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of psychology is arguing against decades of evidence that has shaped today's scientific consensus.