Spare the Rod

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Inspired by recent events in celebrity news—when a 16-year-old, Cheyenne, alleged her father (VH1’s Black Ink Crew member, Ceaser Emanuel) assaulted her—the cast tackles the sensitive topic of corporal punishment in the black community. Adding context to the discussion, Dr. Stacey Patton’s book Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won’t Save Black America is examined along with various examples in popular movies and media, and a reflection on our own personal experiences of spanking and discipline during our childhood. Reference Material: Ceaser Emanuel Of Black Ink Crew Accused Of Physical Abuse By Daughter Roughly Speaking podcast: The 'Baltimore Mom' and why whupping kids is wrong (episode 235) `Spare the rod, spoil the child' isn't biblical Ebony Family/Parenting Lifestyle (an interview with Dr. Stacey Patton) Spanking linked to increased risk of mental health problems

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