Is Caning A Solution?

   I'm aware that many Asian parents use caning as a form of punishment. I have been caned by my parents when i was young because i was a naughty kid. They think that caning is a solution to their children's mischievous act. So, they use the cane anytime possible. Well, in my opinion, caning does not work. 

   Caning, no matter what the reason, is still considered child abuse. It is causing pain and harm to a child, which i think is a very inhumane thing to do. Many people think that by caning, the child actually becomes a good boy/girl or will become more hardworking in their studies as they fear the cane. But NO! It actually has the opposite effect on the child physically and mentally. The child actually turns from mischievous to rebellious. I'm not referring to all of them, because i do have a friend whose parents use the cane and he scores well in his studies. But still, his caning will not stop until he score STRAIGHT As which is sad :( I mean, come on his results are already outstanding. 

    

 

      I'm sure many of you had seen this picture above several times before. Mainly through Facebook or other websites. Anyway, it shows how an abused child will grow up. As you can see, if a child is abused, he will be abusive when he grows up too. Because he's living in a world of fear, a world whereby he is beaten and abused and this will haunt him for the rest of his life. 

      Here's another picture of the cycle of child abuse

       

      In conclusion, caning and beatings should be avoided AT ALL COST. Seeing the harm it could bring to a child just because of a small mistake, it is a very scary thing. What i would advice is to shower a child more with love and care. Don't use caning as a first resort to everything. When he/she does something wrong, tell him/her what he/she has done wrong and give him a chance to realise his mistake.