Discussion Post: Human Development & Lifespan
• Is an "injunction" ("ban", or "prohibition") warranted? In deciding upon a response, think about questions such as "What was the American Academy of Pediatrics' rationale for the recommendation against spanking?" and "How credible is the rationale-- are there any "threats" to the basis for the AAP's recommendation"?
• Do you anticipate that you as health care professionals will tell parents that spanking is not an appropriate discipline technique? Why or why not?
• Do you think a move to legally prohibit corporal punishment has a good chance of success?
• What factors might influence whether such a "ban" would succeed or fail? Consider factors in various levels of the ecology described in Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model of Development that might influence favorably or unfavorably the success of a ban
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.