Is it socially acceptable to beat children according to their actions?

Question

Well...is it?

Answer 1

physical dicipline is sometimes justified,
but beating a child ......... NEVER

Answer 2

It is never acceptable to beat or abuse any child! Children do need discipline, and I do believe spankings are sometimes needed, but only as a last resort. We, as parents, must teach our children right from wrong, and they must learn that there are consequences for their actions. As distasteful as spanking may seem, it is our responsibility to raise children who are fit to live in society. We must try other methods first, but if those fail, then we must discipline more firmly, and that means a spanking.
I think many children are allowed to do as they please, with no discipline in the home.
When uncontrollable children become teens, the parents will complain that they are out of control, and won't listen to anything they say. Excuse me, were you the parent who ignored your child's tantrum on the candy aisle, because they were told no? Wait, that's right, you did get them to stop the tantrum, you gave in and bought them what they wanted, instead of spanking their bottom.
When a child is allowed to rule the home through tantrums and bad behavior, there will be problems later in life. The prisons and jails are full of those little problems, because, guess what? Those problem children grow up to become problem adults!
So, yes, I feel that if a child is mis-behaving, they should be corrected, and if that doesn't work, then a spanking is acceptable. As I told my children, 'if you act up in public, then you will get a spanking in public.' They learned fast that I meant what I said and, therefore, were very well-behaved at home, as well as when we went out. The spankings left no long term damage, and both have grown into very responsible, college-educated young women.
Beatings no! Spankings yes!

Answer 3

These days it is not socially acceptable to spank your child for any reason. This is not saying that it is not legally acceptable under the circumstances that you are only using your hand (no weapons what so ever) and only on the butt( not the upper thighs, lower back or anywhere else). Personally I will exhaust every other reasonable punishment before I resort to that, but it is not out of the question depending on how far the child pushes the situation. I agree that this is part of the problem with kids today is that people are afraid to discipline their children properly.

Answer 4

beat wasn't a good choice of words. Beating is awful and anyone who beats a child should spend their lives in jail, but to discipline them according to their actions is acceptable if done properly. I have spanked my children, but if was just a pop light enough to scare them and let them know I was serious - but if you pop them on the hand or on the butt no, there isn't anything wrong with that. I believe as long as you don't leave a bruise or mark at all, then you have not gone overboard. (i used to get swats that gave me marks so bad I had to cover them!!) and promised myself to never harm my children!! I have never had to pop them more than a handful of occassions though. They learned quick!

Answer 5

Spanking makes the child violent. The child will show it later. Spanking doesn't work. It will only satisfy our emotion and we will feel terribly sorry after it. The child does something out of ignorance. They need to be taught again and again because they forget things that aren't important to them. There are many books that can help to care children without spanking. It depends upon the different societies whether it is accepted or not. But for the child it is never acceptable.
My parents have never hit me.
I am keeping these words written in my home to help me with my kids.

"I am a child

Don't walk ahead of me
I cant follow you

Don't walk behind me
I cant lead you

Walk with me
I need you."

Answer 6

I have no idea what "beat children according to their actions" means. I don't think it is socially acceptable any more to beat children, period. However, this may be seen differently in cultures other than mine (educated, largely Euro-American, economically privileged).

Answer 7

Beating your children is bad. I hate to see someone spanking thier child in public and hate to think about what must go on when they go home. The parents are the ones who need a good beating if you ask me.

Answer 8

Yes , in the privacy of your own home. Nowadays you can't go anywhere or do anything because others will immediately yell
"child abuse". It's gotten ridiculous.

Yet, so often I see on the news countless people who really abuse their kids and where are the people up in arms calling out abuse?? When parents are out with children, everyone seems to be on alert, but the real abusers are somehow invisible. How ironic.

Answer 9

BEAT them as in cause severe bodily harm? NO! A swat to the behind to get their attention? If they're under the age of 6 I would say yes. If you really think you have the ability to BEAT your kids, you need to talk to someone for help.

Answer 10

BEAT? I have 3 children and beating is not even in our vocab. Stern discipline Yes. I have many times had to swat them on the rear or smack their hands. When you leave marks, brusies, cuts or even worse then it is time for some help on your end, and it is out there for people that may need help coping with their kids. God bless you.

Answer 11

If your talking a spanking, do it. I'm sick of the coddling, tree hugging hippy punishments that parents these days give out. Nothing bad ever happened with a good old fanshioned red fanny. But if your talking punching, kicking etc then that is way wrong.