Eighteen states still permit spanking in public schools, but there are renewed efforts to ban the practice nationwide. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated policy statement urging lawmakers to rid the U.
The organization cited numerous reasons. The AAP noted there is a racial bias in its use. The organization said that Black boys were twice as likely as White boys to be spanked in school. The data also found that Black girls were three times more likely than White girls to be spanked. That meant that Black boys were six times more likely to have corporal punishment used against them than White girls.
The AAP also found that disabled students were far more likely to have corporal punishment used against them. From spanking to shaming, the American Academy of Pediatrics says all forms of corporal punishment and yelling are damaging.
The American Academy of Pediatrics not only warned against spanking in public schools, but also said it should not be used at home. However, over the long-term, corporal punishment does not improve behavior," the policy statement reads. They also may refer families to community resources for more intensive or targeted help," the group said in According to the AAP, 18 states still permit it two states ban the practice against students with disabilities :.
News Education. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Pediatric group urging states to ban spanking in all public schools Eighteen states still allow corporal punishment in schools, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says it should be banned nationwide. By: Justin Boggs. Spanking is harmful and ineffective, pediatricians say Spanking is harmful and ineffective, pediatricians say From spanking to shaming, the American Academy of Pediatrics says all forms of corporal punishment and yelling are damaging.
