To: State of Arkansas

From: Adrianna Duran

Date: April 10, 2016

Subject: A proposal for the State of Arkansas to promote the physical force of spanking for
Arkansas children

I write this letter to propose a solution for the State of Arkansas to a problem that is growing out
of control all over the world. The problem being that many parents around the globe are being
run by their own children because of the fear of what society will think of them. The children are
in command in their households. They cry, scream, and kick to get what they want. This is an
unacceptable behavior and parents should not stand for it. Many children are in need of a good
spanking and I propose that parents of the State of Arkansas practice the safe idea of spanking.

Children are rowdy and more unruly than ever before. They want every new toy or gadget that
comes out and demand it from their parents. They bully other children and are disrespectful
towards any kind of authority presented towards them. They are hurting everyone in the
immediate surroundings including themselves. They tend to not concentrate in school because of
the lack of care; which can hurt their future. Parents are unable to control their children because
they just lecture them. This does more harm than good because kids are young and do not grasp
the reasoning behind a lecture; they learn to just keep their ears open to have these unhelpful
lectures go in one ear to just have it come out of the other. Parents should instead opt to use the
physical force of spanking because it is quick and effective, promotes respect, and is completely
safe when done correctly. Nevertheless, a problem still arises from a parent spanking their own

child; societys cruel unjustified judgements. These judgements come from parents who opt out
of spanking and prefer to be their childs friend rather than parent; which is never a good idea. In
some instances, criticisms even comes from people who have no children at all and do not
understand parenting. Judgements from society result in parents diving to take cover and as a
consequence means no spanking for their children (Danly).

In order for this fear parents have to cease and for the children of Arkansas to be not only more
manageable for parents but also more happy overall, Arkansan parents and everyone who is
concerned with spanking should know their rights. All states in the United States have similar
laws concerning child abuse some different to others but ultimately they mostly all have the same
idea. They oppose child abuse and have guidelines that determine whether a parent or guardian
has passed the line into abuse (Spanking). The State of Arkansas is no exception, they have
detailed circumstances and clearly define what is not tolerated. They greatly punish an being that
has violated these regulations with fines up to thousands of dollars and/or with years in prison.
The State of Arkansas does not however mention an open-handed spanking by a parent to their
child for correcting purposes to be illegal (Division). Therefore a parent has every right to do so
when they deem it is needed and is used reasonably. It is in the best of interest for Arkansans to
know these regulations. Public Service announcements would help to inform the public of this.
The State of Arkansas can help spread this useful information out by broadcasting ads on
television and even air it within radios. Making brochures and distributing them in family clinics
would also be a great option to consider; such as the one Arkansas DHS offers for Child Abuse
but one geared more towards spanking (Division). Maybe even placing ads regarding this
information on big billboards on the sides of busy streets and highways every now and then will
promote spanking; everyone will see the signs clearly when they drive by. Essentially the State

of Arkansas ought to take measurements that will reach the public's eyes and ears; to publicize
the use of spanking, the guidelines, and to inform parents of their rights.

If parents know their rights when it comes to disciplining their children there is a better chance
that they will not fall into societys peer pressure to not spank their children. This way they feel
more comfortable and assured knowing that the law is on their side. Not only parents but society
will also know what is tolerated and what is not tolerated in the State of Arkansas. So society
will have no other option than to keep their rude judgements to themselves. Parenting is different
and special for each parent out there and all of them have their own distinct views that should be
respected as long as no one is endangered by them. An informed society results in spankings that
some, not all, children need. Children will be more considerate of others, are respectful towards
others, and are set on a good path; just more manageable for parents.

Parents should not shun the idea of spanking away because of their lack of knowledge on the
subject. They should not step away from their own values because of society. And not be able to
control their own children. The State of Arkansas ought to consider contributing to helping
parents raise productive children for the future. And sometimes a little spanking can help that.

Works Cited
Division of Children and Family Services. Knowing the Law: Raising Children in Arkansas, A
Guide to Legal Child Discipline. Little Rock: Division of Children and Family Services,
2013. Arkansas Department of Human Services. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
Spanking Laws. Kidjacked. 12 Point Design, 13 Nov. 2012. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
Danly, Erin. Is it Legal to Spank Your Kids? AvvoStories. Avvo Inc., 13 Jul. 2015. Web. 11
Apr. 2016