Conventional or Common Wisdom Says, "Back in My Day, Parents

question 58

Essay

Conventional or common wisdom says, "Back in my day, parents weren't afraid to use the belt, and kids were much better behaved.A little spanking never hurt anyone." Use sociological reasoning and evidence to challenge this statement.

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Definitions:

Correlational Method

A scientific approach to research that involves studying the relationship between two variables to determine if a connection exists.

Political Polls

Surveys or studies conducted to gauge public opinion on political matters, candidates, or policies, often used to predict election outcomes or understand societal trends.

Correlational Research

A type of non-experimental research method in which a researcher measures two variables, understands and assesses the statistical relationship between them without any causal assumption.

Experimental Research

A scientific method of investigating causal relationships between variables by manipulating and controlling for certain factors in a controlled environment.