I say it's never OK to hit a child. It's completely ineffective, can be damaging, and can easily go too far. It's reactive, not proactive.
I was spanked with a belt as a kid and not once did it ever deter me from getting into trouble. Nor did it make me respect my parents AT ALL. It also does nothing to promote better decision making in children.
Is smacking children socially acceptable?
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I say it's never OK to hit a child. It's completely ineffective, can be damaging, and can easily go too far. It's reactive, not proactive.
I was spanked with a belt as a kid and not once did it ever deter me from getting into trouble. Nor did it make me respect my parents AT ALL. It also does nothing to promote better decision making in children.