Comments on: 200,000 Kids Physically Punished In School

CBS Evening News: Disproportionate Number Of Corporal Punishment Victims Are Minorities

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[dmhphils]

Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.


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Posted by jbkgull at 09:51 PM : Aug 20, 2008

Excellent and true to life. Thank you

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

[jbkgull]

I found the story presented to be an example of highly biased journalism with only one small portion of the story representing the other side of the issue. I live in a state that allows corporal punishment and there is a definable difference in corporal punishment that is implemented appropriately and fairly with the consent of the parent and "hitting". I found the comparison to abuse to be inaccurate. Typical viewpoint of the "Time out Generation". Now we have a bunch of unmotivated, entitled individuals growing up in our society , who do not feel as if rules apply due to the absence of negative consequences. We have one of the fasted rising drop out rates in the westernized world now. When are we going to wake up. I have a child in the public school system and I trust that my educators will implement appropriate discipline if need be. If we leave the discipline up to the parents do you really think it is going to happen? That is precisely why those kids are getting into trouble...a lack of parental guidance and limit setting. I am very disappointed in CBS. Journalism? Be serious.

I think that corporal punishment is for idiots. It is for people who are too stupid to think up a more creative punishment.

It''s also for those people who are more interested in telling someone what they did wrong as opposed to encouraging positive behavior.

[bmxer94]

I thought corporal punishment is not allowed in all the states the schools should disipline kids by being strict and stern not hitting kids i am glad that i live and go to school in NewYork where corporal punishment is illigal

[bmxer94]

Really hitting kids school is supposed to be safe you can sew the school if your child gets hurt especially if your teacher hit him

[m109876]

Isn''t it against the law in some states for parents to strike a child? I believe CPS (Child Protective Services)frowns on this and will prosicute in the state of Texas. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but please don''t hit me.

[dmhphils]

Posted by Buckdaddy333 at 09:16 PM : Aug 20, 2008


BRAVO SIR, I ECHO YOUR RECIPE FOR LIFE PRECISELY AS YOU SAID IT.

[buckdaddy333]

I would just like to say this. I am a forty yr old man who firmly believes in spanking a child when it is appropriate. I received my share of spankings while growing up and am thankful for them, I believe they helped to shape the man I am. They did not make me a criminal, aggressive, or more violent. They did teach me that there are consequences for my actions. Spankings are not an end all be all, but they do have there place. Physical consequences always taught me more than verbal. If you knew me you would know that I have grown to be a responsible, well mannered, respectful individual. And I thank my parents, and teachers for having the fortitude to teach me right from wrong, and whooping my butt when needed, without it I would not be the person I am today.

[dmhphils]

That ought to teach you how to leave my kid alone.


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Posted by omded at 09:16 PM : Aug 20, 2008


At 3 years old, what is your kid doing in school? You can''t handle him at home or what?

Nobody is talking about physical violence. I am talking about loving discipline with the rod just as God prescribes.

Listen to you!!!!! Just go ahead and try to teach one of my kids what you think is "right" with physical violence, and I''''ll break that nose on your face with a solid piece of wood called a baseball bat.

Looks like you got a handle on physical violence already. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[hawksprings]

Spanking a child should not the the first resort, or the only discipline option. But spankings have their place in the raising of a child. Just like time-outs, grounding, chores, loss of privileges, etc.

[buckdaddy333]

I would just like to say this. I am a forty yr old man who firmly believes in spanking a child when it is appropriate. I received my share of spankings while growing up and am thankful for them, I believe they helped to shape the man I am. They did not make me a criminal, aggressive, or more violent. They did teach me that there are consequences for my actions. Spankings are not an end all be all, but they do have there place. Physical consequences always taught me more than verbal. If you knew me you would know that I have grown to be a responsible, well mannered, respectful individual. And I thank my parents, and teachers for having the fortitude to teach me right from wrong, and whooping my butt when needed, without it I would not be the person I am today.

[buckdaddy333]

I would just like to say this. I am a forty yr old man who firmly believes in spanking a child when it is appropriate. I received my share of spankings while growing up and am thankful for them, I believe they helped to shape the man I am. They did not make me a criminal, aggressive, or more violent. They did teach me that there are consequences for my actions. Spankings are not an end all be all, but they do have there place. Physical consequences always taught me more than verbal. If you knew me you would know that I have grown to be a responsible, well mannered, respectful individual. And I thank my parents, and teachers for having the fortitude to teach me right from wrong, and whooping my butt when needed, without it I would not be the person I am today.

[hawksprings]

A good start.

[omded]

noseonurface,
Just go ahead and try to teach one of my kids what you think is "right" with physical violence, and I''ll break that nose on your face with a solid piece of wood called a baseball bat. That ought to teach you how to leave my kid alone.