Opinions about spanking?

Answer 1

Actually authoritative parents explain why a given punishment is being made – mostly considered the best by developmental psychologists.

However, authoritarian parents are known to have their children develop codependences, depression, and behavioral problems.

So – no it is generally not a good idea.

Answer 2

I have to assume you are referring to disciplinary spanking of a child as opposed to the kind consenting adults may or may not do. First of all, it's against the law to spank your child in certain states so the decision is made for you. In states where we are still free to choose how to discipline our children I think it depends on the child. Some children respond well to a corrective swat on the rump while others do not. Whether you choose to employ corporal punishment or not I think the most important thing you can do is remain consistent and level-headed. Do not use spanking when you are angry and make sure the child knows where the line is. A spanking should never "come out of the blue". A child should know when the line has been crossed and that it will result in a spanking.

Answer 3

I don't see what is wrong with spanking your kids. There is a difference between spanking and beating and some people need to learn the difference. When I was young, if I would have told my mom no, or ran through the store or screamed in a restaurant and threw my milk across the room I would have gotten it. I see kids now days that are total brats because they know that they will not get into trouble. Just yelling at your kid or using a time out don't help. There is no reason to leave a bruise, but you need some control of your kids

Answer 4

I was spanked as a child and I will NEVER spank my children. Natural consequences where the punishment fits the crime are much more effective. Example: if my brother and I hit each other, we got spanked for it. But that makes no sense! A more natural consequence would be to make us sit next to each other and hold hands. It takes more creativity on the part of the parent, but it's much better for the child.

Answer 5

Every child is different. For example my sister only needed to get yelled at to behavior correctly and I had to get spanked for the same reaction. And no matter how many times I was spank I still did not listen. So, spanking only works 50% of the time.

Answer 6

I think there is better ways to disapline children than spanking. Like actually communicating with your child find out why they are misbehaving in the first place rather than go off the hinges and spank them when ever you feel the need. It is violating to children as it would be to an adult. Spanking your child teaches your child that to deal with things you have to be physical instead of teaching them that communicating can solve things.

Answer 7

Spanking is horrible, there are other ways to discipline a child without resorting to spanking. It looks horrible to watch and horrible to hear that people are still spanking their kids.

Answer 8

The Rod is a tool to guide with not to hit with. When you spank you are still hitting. Your child will learn to hit and you won't like that either. Educate yourselves people spanking is ignorance! There are other ways. Get to know them. A child who has no guidance will be spoiled yes.

Answer 9

It's simple, it's a good last resort, it always works, when done correctly, but not everyone does it correctly. It's right, it's disciplinary, when done swiftly, and arousing when done gently.
It should only be done when necessary! For the most and best efferct, it has to be done bare bottom, and with a hiar brush. It would be best if only done in private. But all parents and oldest siblings should spank their children and the younger siblings, when necesary. All good men, should spank their gfs for real, once and awhile, too. And gently when in the b.r.

Answer 10

Spanking is terrific erotic fun and a huge turn-on. Nothing gets a girl wet and excited like a good spanking - or even just the prospect of one.

Answer 11

I use spanking (two swats to the rear) and I am actually moving away from it. I am taking the common sense parenting course from Boys Town and learning a whole new approach for disciplining kids.