*Now, the published picture, above, is used for humorous purposes (only). It's sole purpose is to take some weight off of the severity of the topic.
In no way, should you, ever, use such forms of disciplinary practices on a child or another person, period. - Dwight L. Fields
(Star RB Adrian Peterson along with his beloved son.)
For me, personally, I support disciplinary actions (that does not cross the extreme line) with our children. I was disciplined as a child, and I firmly stand by this being one of the reasons why (today) I possess a strong sense of respect and unconditional benevolence for every man, woman and child, in general. (So, Thanks Mom. I Love You!)
Hereby, I don't support punching a child; kicking a child; or throwing them down a flight of stairs (although, I'm sure most of you (parents) have felt the need to do so, on many occasions).
Please take notice that by causing physical or psychological marks, are strictly known as abuse, and should not be practiced, by any means that you personally feel are necessary.
Meanwhile, in looking into the Minnesota Vikings star RB Adrian Peterson's unfortunate situation, (This is not to justify or take sides in the matter by any means) we must analyze the Domestic Corporal Punishment act.
Domestic Corporal Punishment is the use of physical force for the purpose of correction or control of behavior from parent/guardian to the child. I'm not aware of any laws protecting this act, but still, such an act is not completely prohibited by law here, within our states.
On the contrary, with the similar School Corporal Punishment, this such act is historically covered by the common law doctrine of In Loco Parentis, whereby a school has the same rights over minors as that of the parent(s). (kind of a, brain-twister, huh?)
Corporal Punishment (domestic or school), vary in prohibition here in the U.S. between northern and southern states, with the school version being the only act (out of the two) that is banned or prohibited entirely. Meanwhile, there are other countries that strictly prohibit it's use.
In Adrian Peterson's case, the sons mother lives in Texas where Corporal Punishment is not prohibited within the school system or at home.
Simultaneously, in Minnesota, where Peterson lives, and where the incident allegedly took place, Corporal Punishment is prohibited in schools, only.
In conclusion, I personally believe that without discipline, a majority of individuals grows to be malevolent and disrespectful towards others. There are well founded statistics that co-sign this fact.
In conclusion, I personally believe that there are ways to prevent school incidents and acts of violence within our communities. And, one of the ways are to firmly, but moderately discipline our youth. If not, our regularly televised broadcast and social media sites are intervened and flooded with the latest Breaking News and images of such :
I don't like these images, and I'm almost sure you're not comfortable with the memory either.
What kind of messages are we sincerely sending our youth? "Foreign discipline is acceptable when individuals are out of line, but this same law, doesn't apply in our household."
So, let's put our foot down, in a reasonable manner.
Having due diligence, please govern yourselves (and our children) accordingly.
Peace...
Respectfully,
Dwight L Fields
Author of 30 Days of Illuminate! The Truths Revealed (Vol. 1)
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