MATTER OF ANNETTE B

Matter of Annette B

MATTER OF ANNETTE B

Introduction

Annette B was a child who was born in the year 1991. His parents were not married. Annette had a troubled life from the birth. This topic addresses two questions. Assume that Annette was not in extra care, but was in a group home. Or that Annette's parents were not seeking to adopt her. To answer questions, several studies and surveys are included as reference.

Assume that Annette was not in extra care, but was in a group home. Or that Annette's parents were not seeking to adopt her. Do you think the result of this case would have been dissimilar?

I do not think that the result would have been different. The reason is the behavior of the parents. Some studies found that family poverty and its related stresses, resulting from chronic adverse conditions, also increase the likelihood of parents using a reactive socialization style that often includes harsh, inconsistent, and punitive corporal punishment. That said, many parents in poor economic circumstances do not use corporal punishment, and child maltreatment in halfway- and higher-income homes is not uncommon. The line between mild and harsh discipline is often difficult to draw, but easy to cross. Corporal Punishment For a time, in the West, corporal punishment was seen as a way to civilize, moralize, educate, and correct “bad” behavior in children. For some, corporal punishment continues to be seen as the duty of good parents and teachers, and part of regular household governance. Some continue to believe that corporal punishment is an effective tool in correcting bad behavior, reinforcing respect and obedience, protecting children from harm, teaching life lessons, and preparing them for life's challenges, and is a sign of caring. Opponents of corporal punishment have argued that spanking is immoral, potentially abusive, demoralizing, and ineffective in correcting misbehavior (Skogan, 1981).

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