“Hitting Children Not the Right Way to Discipline” by James Tatum, write a persuasive/argumentative essay discussing the issue of corporal punishment.

“Hitting Children Not the Right Way to Discipline” by James Tatum, write a persuasive/argumentative essay discussing the issue of corporal punishment.

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After reading the essay “Hitting Children Not the Right Way to Discipline” by James Tatum, write a persuasive/argumentative essay discussing the issue of corporal punishment. Is hitting children an acceptable form of discipline? Make sure to present both sides of the issue. If you use direct quotes or other information from the article or other outside sources, cite them using MLA documentation format.

Write a fully developed argument essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion responding to one of the assigned readings. Read the prompts carefully; remember this is an argument so you must take a firm position and argue for one side or the other. You must actually engage with the assigned reading in your essay. Use examples to support your thesis statement. Use at least one quote from the essay (more if necessary). Since this is an argument remember to examine the opposing arguments and refute them. Sometimes it is necessary to concede points if you agree with points made by the opposing side. Review the handout on “Pillars of an Argument.”