Corporal punishmentCorporal punishment has been a part of family life for thousands of years and is taking its place in societies around the world. From wooden switches to thick leather belts, all sorts of tools were used to discipline naughty children. No one has ever really examined the question of whether this form of punishment is productive or counterproductive. To determine whether or not this form of punishment is justified or even what one might consider appropriate, one must look at an example situation. Let's say, for the sake of argument, that a little boy named Johnny just threw a tantrum and threw his bowl of Coco Crispies on the kitchen floor. Now there are two things his mother could do to correct him. She could either use corporal punishment, taking the form of almost abusive words or a few backhands to his face, or simply have a conversation with him and explain to him why his behavior was wrong and why he shouldn't do it again. Now, which one would accomplish the most? Obviously, just talking to little Johnny would be enough....