Question

Raising a child is like growing a tree. Sometimes violent things, such as cutting off branches, have to be done to force the tree to grow straight. Similarly, corporal punishment must sometimes be inflicted on children to force them to develop properly.

Answer 1

Answer:

weak analogy

Explanation:

Weak analogy refers to drawing comparison between two situations, things or concepts to link them into an argument although the connection between them remains fragile. When a person uses a weak analogy it can damage an argument. For example, if a person uses an example of mango and banana to argue that they taste the same, on the basis of that they are both fruits and a similar color.

As per the question comparing children and tress to explain the concept of corporal punishment is another example of weak analogy.