Numerous research papers have looked into the long term effects of corporal punishment and the conclusion has been that while it causes immediate compliance, it is not an effective long term method for teaching a child discipline or conflict resolution. In fact, there is a strong association between corporal punishment (including situations where the parent doesn’t think it is abuse) and development of mental illness, future partner abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour.
Author Archives: Isaiah Akorita
Dear Azaya, why are you such a slut?
I’ve been in a lot of relationships in my life and I use the term ‘relationship’ very loosely. Nevertheless, every single relationship I’ve been in have taught me a valuable lesson about myself or about human nature in general, which is why I don’t usually have negative things to say about my exes. Of course,Continue reading “Dear Azaya, why are you such a slut?”
Dear Male Feminist, wetin be your work sef?
While talking with a friend recently, we got to the topic of victim blaming in cases of sexual assault and how a lot of people tell women to always be careful and dress well blah blah without bothering to tell men to not rape women. At some point she told me about how she askedContinue reading “Dear Male Feminist, wetin be your work sef?”
Introduction – Index post
I’m old old . A few weeks ago I was thinking about getting back to writing my long posts seeing as I stopped active Facebooking and twitter doesn’t easily afford one the freedom to make long ass posts. I listed the attributes I needed from this platform in my head, namely: It has to beContinue reading “Introduction – Index post”