spanking or not?

[Aliantha]

The theory of cognitive developement also clearly states that before you reach each stage of developement you must go through certain trials. That is, there are challenges with each stage and if you don't actually have those challenges, then your cognitive development can be retarded somewhat.

[Griff]

and it is just a theory...

[piercehawkeye45]

Originally Posted by Griff

and it is just a theory...

Theories in science and psychology are usually pretty accurate since they need scientific backing not to get laughed at.

It makes sense since Jewish kids are considered men at 13 and other situations like that.

[Griff]

Developmental theories are numerous. They are useful but not all encompassing.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Theories in science and psychology are usually pretty accurate since they need scientific backing not to get laughed at.

So 1% of the population, schooled in theories that can't be proven, scratch each others backs, while the other 99% shake their heads and follow their experience and traditions.

It makes sense since Jewish kids are considered men at 13 and other situations like that.

C'mon, Jewish boys become Jewish men at 13 because they were ready to procreate, umpteen thousand years ago, when the tradition was established.

How often have we seen teenagers, especially early teens, making totally irrational choices. Although this could be because they lead such sheltered lives, compared to 100 or more years ago.
Remember too, when a child reaches his/her maximum cognitive development, they are far from all equal.

[piercehawkeye45]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So 1% of the population, schooled in theories that can't be proven, scratch each others backs, while the other 99% shake their heads and follow their experience and traditions.

Theories in psychology are there to explain why we act like we do, it doesn't change the premises of the area they are testing it on. There is usually no contradiction between experience or traditions and the explanation. Because of that, it is more of a take it or leave it scenario but these things are very helpful because to do give an idea on how the conciousness works.