Should Parents Be Allowed To Beat Their Kids?

Threats, beatings, and other harsh punishments, these are a few example of what some parents do to get their kids to obey them. Can they do that? Yes. Is it right? No. This is wrong because they only rule by fear, set a bad example as a parent, and make their children more prone to violence.
First, their abuse does not make the kids listen to them. It is the fear that comes from it that makes them obey. The parents gain no respect from their children, only hatred. At the beginning of chapter 6 in Huckleberry Finn, Pa threatens to beat Huck and makes him get money for beer. This only makes Huck hate him and run away.
Second, it is just setting a bad example as a parent. They are showing their children the wrong way to treat their future children. It’s the whole ‘monkey see, monkey do’ thing coming into play. Children learn from their parents and act the same way because that is the way things were done in their house. They’re teaching them that it is okay to use violence over any little thing. Inflicting pain is the only way they think they can make someone listen.
Finally, it makes the children more prone to violence. They don’t learn to stop and talk things out. By causing them pain, they get angry. In order to release their anger, they get into trouble and get beat again. It’s an endless, vicious cycle.
As you can see, no good comes from it. The only things that come from beating your children is being feared, setting a bad example, and having your kids cause trouble. Stop, think, and try every other alternative you can think of before you lay a hand on them. You’ll all be happier in the long run. I know from experience.