However, experts in child development have criticized this method. A child psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine advised against using embarrassment as a disciplinary tool, noting it could reinforce a negative self-image in a young child. He suggested that the school could be a supportive resource for finding better disciplinary approaches.
Despite the controversy, Star mentioned that her son’s school district, Splendora ISD, supported her right to make decisions regarding her child’s discipline. What are your thoughts on this method of addressing bullying?