Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler discusses the psychological impact of corporal punishment on children. She emphasizes that physical punishment is ineffective and harmful, leading to increased aggression and disobedience in children. Ziegler also mentions that children who experience corporal punishment are more likely to develop issues with addiction, depression, and abusive behavior. Some argue that spanking and corporal punishment can be connected to generational trauma from chattel slavery, as trauma can be encoded in our genes. Ziegler agrees and suggests that even if the slavery experience is generations removed, it can still impact families. The discussion highlights the need to reconsider the use of corporal punishment in schools.
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