how old should my child be to get spanked?

Answer 1

I was spanked as a child and don't think children should be spanked. If they have enough limit setting there's NO need for it! You have to be consistent when say what you're going to do, so always follow-through. Rewarding when the child is good is better (not bribes), but to show them that you notice them behaving.

Studies have shown (in child development classes in college) that it just teaches that aggression is okay (to hit etc), and kids really don't know or understand WHY they're getting spanked.

Use other discipline methods!

Answer 2

honestly never, my parents never spanked me or my sister and we turned out fine, we had privledges taken away. We used to go swimming regularly at the local rec center, we hadn't done something we were supposed to do before going so my parents made both of us sit on a bench on the side of the pool while they enjoyed swimming. It was hard but I would have rathered that than being spanked. My cousins were hit with a leather belt and it got to the point that they would turn around and laugh after getting hit with the belt. They never got grounded and at 26 my one cousin is drinking, doing drugs, smoking and generally still just as wild. He would also have had a couple of rape and sexual abuse charges if they had of ever stuck. The other is still pretty much the same but now she is pregnant and probably going to raise her child the same way she was.

Answer 3

I would not spank a child before their 2nd birthday, children younger than 2 will not understand why they are getting the spanking.

Answer 4

I'm not a big fan of physical punishment, but they don't begin to understand the difference between right and wrong until three years old. THE ONLY reason I've ever spanked mine is because she jumped out into traffic, almost got killed, and didn't notice. She was five at the time. Right now, she's fourteen, and a stern look from me will settle her down almost immediately.

Answer 5

Well If they do something bad just kinda swat them on the Hand about 2 or 3 is when I would start spanking them on the butt instead of the hand only when they do something bad!!! Or you could put them in the corner or in the time out chair. I know my little 3 year old brother hates the Corner.

Answer 6

It would be better if you didn't spank your child. Please do some research on parenting skills---better yet, sign up for a parenting class, read some books about parenting from your local library. There are so many other ways to discipline children. Of course, the methods should be appropriate for a child's age and his developmental level. Call your local paper's Events Editor and
ask if there are any listiings for parenting classes in the near future. Go on the internet and search parenting classes and give the name of your local area.

Answer 7

I think that spanking should be a last option, but don't disregard that option, either. Once a child can understand the basics like "don't", "no", a swat on the bottom won't hurt them.
My request to you and every parent out there, don't forget to praise them for the positive things they do. Even the small things.
Good Luck.

Answer 8

older than 1 but younger than 13 or before age of puberty onset. Dont hit hard. And spanking is not that effective. Speak in stern tones and just take away toys, tv, and/or have them sit in a naughty corner. Watch nanny911 on tv. There are 2 different nanny shows on tv that really help. One is called nanny911 and i cant remember the other name. One is on Fox and one is on ABC.

Answer 9

There is no appropriate age at which you should spank your child...all that spanking teaches them is that the best solution to a problem is violence. Instead, use other parenting techniques, such as those described in this article: http://life.familyeducation.com/spanking/discipline/36135.html

Answer 10

I think that there are other means to disciplining children. Time outs are quite effective for children as young as 1 yr old. Consistency is the key. Not just for disciplining, but also with your rules of the house. Children learn by example.