Should there be restrictions on spanking?

Question

Should it be allowed in schools? Does it have to be on the buttocks? Should an object ever be used? Is it appropriate past a certain age? etc.

Answer 1

I think as long as you dont take it to far and go from a spanking to child abuse then no there shouldnt be restrictions. I see nothing wrong with spankings, I dont believe it should be done in school though. I feel that if my child has done something wrong Im the parent and I choose how they will be punished not a teacher or principal. My child will get spankings but only by me or his father. I do believe the butt is fine, I think it would be better there then in other places. Other then a belt I dont think any objects should be used, I dont even know for sure about a belt. As far as an age limit I never really thought about it. My grandfather use to tell my mom and the kids that he didnt care if they were 30 years old or not, and he would still bend them over his knee if he had too. Of course he never did, but at the same time he never had too. I think that as long as there is not child abuse then the government or other people have no right to tell me how to raise or punish my child. I will say though, my child will get spankings, but I will always make sure Im calm before doing it and I will not use it as the first resort but if it becomes nessary it becomes nessary. Also people always say that hitting your child is only teaching them to hit....so what explains the kids that have never gotten a spanking hitting there parents???

Answer 2

Spanking should be allowed in school. Even then, parents/guardians need to be informed of why one is being spanked. There should also be restrictions such as where the spanking should be done (buttocks), what object should be used (belt? Stick? they used a ruler on me once and it really hurt!) and number of strokes depending on reason for the spanking. I know a private school where a report is written to the parents the day before, and they are allowed to be present at the time of spanking if they so wish. But they have to sign the paper showing they have understood the reason.
Age limit... 10 yrs. (I know someone who received a spanking at the age of 15 just to remind him it can still happen if they misbehave! It worked.)
My opinion is based on my belief, that spanking should never be done in anger, but in love and concern. Secondly, the one being spanked should fully understand why, even though they may not agree with it at that time. Thirdly, it should be done as a lesson that if we behave irresponsibly, life itself has a way of spanking us. My opinion is based on what I see happening in schools in my country, the one spanking I got from dad and a few angry blows from mum.

Answer 3

I have always said that I was not gonna be the parent to spank their children because they're children and they need to be able to express themselves and yada yada yada...well as soon as my daughter turned two I let that one one go out the door quick. Children need boundaries and restrictions. simple as that. But as far as school spankings, I'm not too comfortable with anyone outside my home spanking my child. I feel it is inappropriate and should only be administered by a parent. Schools have alternate means of punishment and they should stick to that. As far as objects, I will only say this...NEVER SPANK A CHILD IF YOU ARE ANGRY! Anything you spank your child with is an object. Just use your best judgement..hence not spanking if u r angry. Spanking is traditionally on the butt, I tend to agree with that due to bruises whips etc. Again never spank when u r angry. You can spank a child as long as they are a child. To sum it all up...You are the parent, you set the boundaries and anything else that entails the punishment. Your first instinct is usually the best and I think spankings are gonna be around anyway so it;s dependent on the parent. Hope that helped.

Answer 4

Among these other insightful comments, I'd want to make sure you understand the difference between "discipline" and "punishment." For certain children under certain circumstances spanking is the best method of punishment. It's too bad (because it's been abused so much by lazy, mean, or ignorant parental figures) that it's been equated with physical abuse because it's historically been shown to be a reasonable choice of methods of punishment.

Answer 5

In schools? Generally no. On the buttocks? That's what they're perfectly designed for. Past a certain age? Well, in my experience it works just beautifully on females from age 16 onwards.

Answer 6

When I was in school..(Long time ago) I got a spanking every yr. from 5th grade thru 9th gr.
I'd get sent to the pricipals office and I'd get 1 swat with a big paddle...It didnt' send me into tears, it didn't damage my ego, or later in yrs, make me out to be a criminal.
I don't even have a police record.
YES, a spanking is on the BUTT.
Age limit, I shouldnt think so, because if a teen did something that warrented a spanking it just might embrass them enough to NOT do it again.....
If kids are Ballsy enough to get in that much trouble in school,
Then they are Ballsy enough to get a spanking in school.
You'd have to check with your school dist, to see if they even spank.

Answer 7

no, school should be a place where students feel good and are not afraid. Yes, there should be discipline, but there are other ways of keeping kids quiet than spanking.

Answer 8

YES! It's abuse and shouldn't be done at all. Parents who spank should be investigated by social services!