How do you feel about "spanking" being a part of discipline?

In my opinion spanking only make kids fear you, not respect you.

Some kids nowadays really need it.... badly.

Parents that spankare much more likely to abuse their children. Just like if a MAN that slaps or shoves a lady against the wall is more likely to abuse his wife!....Spanking a child out of anger and frustration is not discipline that is loss of self control.

Depends. Some kids don't learn if you don't give them a little hit. Some kids do learn. Some kids learn even without being touched.

I used to be against it, unconditionally. But I think I was wrong. Spanking works for certain kids, in certain contexts. Also, some cultures are simply more physical than others. They hug, kiss, hold more, and spank. I never spanked, but I never had to, either. That's cuz I had a certain kind of kid, not because spanking is wrong.

Based on personal experience, spanking doesn't work. The child won't get the right message.

spanking is weird...

the best way to deal with rude behavior is to ignore the child completely as they are probably just wanting attention

SPANKING IS WRONG AND SICK! Then what should i do to raise my kids? Ehh.. NOT SPANKING HIM/HER!

not every child needs it, it depends how you raise them. Its not abuse either but i think its not need ALL the time.

I was smacked when I was younger, I hated it. It scared me to see my parents advancing on me with such anger in thier eyes. Sometimes they used to leave a mark, not a bruise but once my dad left a red hand print on my backside. I never used to understand what I had done wrong and I sometimes tried to run, then I'd end up hurting myself anyway.
They still do it now when I say something they don't like. I only say those things because I have to listen to them insulting me quite a bit and sometimes I've had enough. They never apologise after. Only once.
So I am totally against it, unless nessacary. But there have to be better ways to discipline a child.

i hated it wen my ma used 2 beat me she just had no control so wen i get kidz ama not beat them onli tell them off or punish them xxxxx

not in public places

I was spanked as a child, and honestly, I think that sometimes a child needs a good spanking. I mean, there is a line you shouldn't cross, but spanking really isn't that bad.

I got spanked, only when I really deserved it. And I can say when you're a kid and you mom/dad spanks you the first thing running through your mind is shock that they spanked you, not "Ouch"

I don't even think it hurts, or at least it doesn't hurt me. We are animals (especially children) we respond to something physical.

I know I've told this story before but a lady friend of mine smacked a guy in the face once, he deserved it. He called the cops on her. A few months later the exact same thing happens with a different friend. I think this is the result of "modern parenting." People are turning soft, they're not even adults.

I was spanked, and will spank my kids. It is used to get their attention and it works for that reason.

It's not hard, it doesnt leave marks, but it's clear when the child has gone wrong.

People are getting way too soft, spank away.

-Pantz

spanking is not a BIG deal! even the child doesnt take it as a big deal. the few times i do spank him he doesnt even cry! he would even laugh sometimes..but he got the point cause he knows i wasnt laughin back! ugh kids need it sometimes.

Spank away, butdon't us anything with spikes, hurts like hell when ou're little...

The Bible says: "He who spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes" (Proverbs 13:24)

Corporal punishment (spanking, switching, belting, strapping, caning, mouth soaping, line writing, etc) are all extremely appropriate and effective methods for not only children, but also for teenagers and adults. Although it's a little unconventional (and some may think it's weird) for teenagers and adults to receive these punishments from their parents, the bottom line is that it's all done to improve behavior and attitudes.

I was spanked and I'm still a shithead. It doesn't work.

I really think it should only be done in certain circumstances. Most of the time there are other options, but when those don't work, it may be the only way to teach a kid not to drown animals, hit other kids, break valuable stuff for fun, etc.

Im 18 and honestly was never spanked That much. I was numerous times but only when i did something bad. But ill tell you sometimes that can be for the best, i knew a friend who was abused (everyone knew about it but did nothing) and he was beaten by his parents on a regular basis. But honestly that made him stronger. Hes fucking as tough as nails and no one knows not to mess with him. And because his parents did that he now has a high tolerance of pain.

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