Although it is generally illegal, physical punishment continues in many countries.

Some argue that

parents should have the right to punish their children in this way.

Do you agree or disagree?

Some people still view that parents should be entitled to use physical punishment to discipline their
offspring. I, on the other hand, completely disagree with this point of view as they might place the
overall well-being of children at risk.

First and foremost, cognitive abilities and academic attainment rates might drop as a result of punishing
children physically. Mounting evidence derived from several studies has shown that youngsters
experience lower levels of self-esteem, mental health decline, and emotional challenges following long
exposure to physical abuse. The studies also suggested that it detrimentally affects the academic
performances and school experiences of the youth. This is because physical punishment such as
smacking, shoving, and pushing reduces attention span, gradually lowering concentration capacity.

Furthermore, children facing physical pain are more likely to develop physical incapabilities than those
grown up in non-violent settings. In other words, the negative outcomes of trauma might be fracturing
or breaking bones; however, in extreme cases, inflicting pain can lead to permanent physical disabilities
such as walking. Worldwide, more than 100 kids are reported to acquire these conditions due to a
number of reasons including physical injuries, which speaks volumes about why parents should not be
granted the right.

Finally, physical punishment seems to be a far-fetched idea as the social lives of children are negatively
affected as a result of it. This way of maintaining discipline at home may prevent secure attachment with
caregivers and diminish a secure and stimulating environment, which are proven to foster positive
relationships. Physical abuse, neglect, and exposure to trauma can have a detrimental effect on the
bonds between parents and children. In addition, traumatized children are likely to build negative
relationships as adults and cultivate antisocial behavior as they may lack soft skills needed to make
friends, become involved in romantic relationships and ultimately form a family in their adulthood.

In conclusion, I advocate against the old-fashioned approach to raising children as this might have long-
lasting, negative implications for the social, cognitive, physical, and general development of children and
their future lives.
The bar chart plots out changes in the use of oil in four regions around the world over a period of 21
years between 2009 and 2030.

Generally speaking, two areas: the US and Western Europe and Japan, saw and are expected to see
declining patterns over the period, with the figure plummeting for the USA. China and Middle East, on
the other hand, experienced a fairly consistent upward trends with the same predictions for the year
2030.

The most noticeable change occuring on the chart is seen in terms of the US. Although the figure for oil
consumption remained more or less unchanged just under 10 million barrels a day from 2009 to 2015, it
suffered a severe decline to under 8 million barrels by 2022 and is forecasted to drop by half down to 4
million by 2030. Similarly, the consumption of oil in Western Europe and Japan fell down, albeit to a
lower degree. Initially standing at 4 million barrels of oil used per day, the areas will see it decrease to
almost 2 million barrels by the end of the period.

A minimal rise can be seen in China and Middle east. Both consumed around 2 million barrels of petrol a
day in 2009, which doubled for the former, while the figure for the latter only reached 2.5 million by
2020. The prognosis for the year 2030 show a negligible decrease for China as it is going to descend to
just under 4 million; meanwhile, the trajectory of Middle East will continue going up reaching the 3-
million mark.