Hitting, fighting, shouting, ignoring, touching unnecessarily are all examples of child abuse. Child abuse is not limited to bruises and broken bones. Although physical abuse is perhaps the most visible, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse and neglect, also leave deep and lasting scars. (Smith and Segal). There are four types of child abuse: physical, emotional, sexual and neglect. Physical abuse refers to any type of injury a child may suffer, such as scars, bruises and other visible injuries, which may occur from hitting, slapping, kicking and other types of violence . Emotional abuse is the use of slanderous and hurtful words that can deeply hurt a child. Like constantly yelling or threatening and making negative comments. Sexual abuse is any type of exposure to a sexual situation that a child may experience, whether it is unnecessary touching or exposing the child to pornographic photographs. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. Neglect of a child involves not being able to provide for the correct and appropriate needs of a child, such as shelter, food or clothing. This is all considered child abuse and it doesn't seem like some people think that corporal punishment is part of the list of child abuse. Corporal punishment should not be considered child abuse, whether at home or in public schools, as it has been used in society for hundreds of years and has been shown to be an effective and appropriate punishment. to children. Corporal punishment – ​​punishment of a physical nature, such as caning, flogging or beating. (Farlex). Corporal punishment is mostly considered only in schools, but can also include some sort of punishment at home. Most Americans see it as an effective means of disciplining. (butler). Corporal...... middle of paper...... and Web. November 1, 2013. (McCarthy) “Corporal punishment should be reintroduced. » http://debatewise.org/debates/547-corporal-punishment-should-be-reintroduced/. Debatewise, and Web. November 1, 2013. Townson, Pamila. Personal interview. October 30, 2013. (Townson)Strauss, Murray. “Discipline of children.” http://www.americanhumane.org/children/stop-child-abuse/fact-sheets/child-discipline.html. American Humane Association, January 28, 2004. Web. November 1, 2013. (Strauss) “Would corporal punishment favor well-disciplined students? » http://www.debate.org/opinions/would-school-corporal-punishment-promote-well-disciplined-students. Debate.org, and Web. November 1, 2013. (Debate.org) start, . “Is corporal punishment an effective form of discipline?” http://www.studymode.com/essays/Is-Corporal-Punishment-An-Effective-Form-916933.html. Studymode.com, nd Web. November 1, 2013. (starter)