Public Shaming Is An Ineffective Means Of Discipline

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Humiliation sends a terrible message about making mistakes

Studies have shown that feelings of humiliation have a negative impact on the human brain. Using this negative feeling like an emotional weapon and means of discipline against children can produce feelings of anxiety and sends the message that if a person makes a mistake, they deserve to be publicly criticized and devalued.

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