Its not just an assertion, this was an example of what I have experienced.
It's not piss, it's rain! Its not JUST an assertion, its anecdotal!
I didn?t base my opinion or conclusions based on this one event.
Yes you did.
You believe something different and claim they are backed by statistics, that is fine, Niles.
Welcome to the educated world! Hint: that's how science works as well.
I see it differently as do many other people.
You can't define what is true or not by consensus, that's called 'truthyness', or 'bullshit' depending on what tone you wish to use with the person who thinks that just because a lot of people think something is true, taht it is.
Punishment is and has been an effective means to deal with kids especially in a group setting.
Says who, YOU? That is ANOTHER bullshit assertion! You're not an expert and you lack research or data to suggest that what you say is true, its just an empty statement. Just because someone says so does not make it true!
There may be more effective and less effective methods depending on the group or situation but as a whole punishment is effective...I just cant agree with you on this one.
Who cares? You're obviously unable to debate or seperate fact from fiction, wishful thinking from hypothesis and you have no concept of data, data collection, or what empiricism is!