Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | The Data Does Not Say Spanking Is Bad (Why No One Will Tell You) @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 21 hours ago.
In this eye-opening discussion, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the controversial topic of corporal punishment and the latest research challenging the mainstream narrative. They examine a groundbreaking 2023 study that found previous research on spanking relied on unadjusted correlations, ignoring crucial factors such as child behavior and genetics. The couple argues that the evidence supporting the benefits of mild, immediate physical correction has been largely overlooked due to ideological biases and the categorization of spanking as a human rights abuse.
Malcolm and Simone also explore the potential psychological damage caused by alternative disciplinary methods, such as emotional punishment, and the evolutionary basis for physical communication with pre-verbal children. They emphasize the importance of cultural diversity in parenting practices and the dangers of imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. Throughout the discussion, the couple shares personal anecdotes and insights from their own parenting journey, advocating for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to the spanking debate.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 The 2023 study challenging previous research on spanking
5:23 The importance of immediate feedback in learning and behavior modification
7:48 Examining the genetic and behavioral factors in child discipline research
12:05 The American Psychological Association's reliance on unadjusted correlations
16:35 The evolutionary context of physical communication with pre-verbal children
20:11 Comparing the effects of physical and emotional punishment
24:02 The unintended consequences of banning corporal punishment
27:15 The dangers of cultural imperialism in parenting practices
30:52 Bop It and Sock'em Boppers: Generational differences in perceptions of physical play
34:18 Challenging critics: Questions about parenting experience and child mental health
37:12 Conclusion and the importance of evidence-based parenting advice
In this eye-opening discussion, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the controversial topic of corporal punishment and the latest research challenging the mainstream narrative. They examine a groundbreaking 2023 study that found previous research on spanking relied on unadjusted correlations, ignoring crucial factors such as child behavior and genetics. The couple argues that the evidence supporting the benefits of mild, immediate physical correction has been largely overlooked due to ideological biases and the categorization of spanking as a human rights abuse.
Malcolm and Simone also explore the potential psychological damage caused by alternative disciplinary methods, such as emotional punishment, and the evolutionary basis for physical communication with pre-verbal children. They emphasize the importance of cultural diversity in parenting practices and the dangers of imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. Throughout the discussion, the couple shares personal anecdotes and insights from their own parenting journey, advocating for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to the spanking debate.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 The 2023 study challenging previous research on spanking
5:23 The importance of immediate feedback in learning and behavior modification
7:48 Examining the genetic and behavioral factors in child discipline research
12:05 The American Psychological Association's reliance on unadjusted correlations
16:35 The evolutionary context of physical communication with pre-verbal children
20:11 Comparing the effects of physical and emotional punishment
24:02 The unintended consequences of banning corporal punishment
27:15 The dangers of cultural imperialism in parenting practices
30:52 Bop It and Sock'em Boppers: Generational differences in perceptions of physical play
34:18 Challenging critics: Questions about parenting experience and child mental health
37:12 Conclusion and the importance of evidence-based parenting advice
