2006-08-25 11:07:24 · 10 answers · asked by MrBadge 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Yes I would. Spare the rod spoil the child. That is how I was brought up. I spank my 20 month old when I am trying to get him to learn NO.
2006-08-25 11:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would never hit but I have spanked. I have two children and wanted to be a parent who did not spank. However, I have a child who went through a "phase" which was actually a few years where despite a time out, and attempts to talk would escalate pretty seriously and become a yeller/talk disrespectfully. I got to the point where I would give her three swats on a clothed butt. She hated it but it seemed to have the most impact on her behavior. I always gave the option of her solving the problem/stopping the disrespect before I spanked. It was only when she chose not to get control that I spanked her. Funny though when I told her she was getting a spanking she always got it under control and tried to avoid it at the last minute. I followed through more for consistency than anything else. I definitely would NOT spank to humiliate, spank anywhere but a clothed bottom. I would not do it when I was angry. I would never do it more than one time for a problem. The spankings got more and more infrequent with age too. I think the general rule is to not have to spank at all by the time the child is 10/11/12...
2006-08-25 11:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Libby 44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a fine line between discipline and abuse and angry parents tend to cross that line at times. On one hand, the Bible says "Spare the rod, spoil the child", and on the other hand the child learns when there is a problem-we solve it by hitting. I, myself, do spank my children-but under strict guidlines. I only spank for real serious offenses and I take time to cool off before I spank. I tell my child specifically what the offense was and why it is wrong. Afterward, I make sure my child knows they are loved and understands why I had to spank.
2006-08-25 11:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 5 yr old boy and I'll only spank in extreme cases. At those times,its proven effective to get his attention immediatley. I will not spank him while Im angry and I never do it in front of anyone else, no need to humiliate.
I think spanking is an effective tool a parent of a younger child can use.
2006-08-25 11:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on the situation. I would not use spanking as an everyday thing, but if the child did something that he/she knew that they weren't supposed to do and it was bad, I might consider giving them a spanking. For regular punishment, a time out, grounding, or taking away of tv is sufficient.
2006-08-25 11:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the age first, and do you use any other methods of discipline. I am not dead set against spanking (not hitting, only spanking), but it isn't my preferred method. Have I spanked, yes, do I now, only occasionaly and only one swat on the bottom. I really don't like it but I do see it as a method of discipline. I prefer the time out thing and sitting on the couch. Writing lines is good for older kids. I am not a fan of spanking.
2006-08-25 11:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Pentecostal Mama Of 2 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Provided you don't lose your temper and really hit harder than you should, I have no moral objection to spanking a child. Frankly a lot of adults I know probably weren't spanked as children, and this may be the root of their "anything goes and if you don't like it, too bad," selfish approach to life.
2006-08-25 11:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by lmnop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what my child did he may get a little smack in the hand. Other than that I don't believe in hitting children. I was brought up being hit by my parents and my relationship with them isn't so good. Because of the way they made me feel, I wouldn't want my kids to feel that way.
2006-08-25 11:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by marieL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never hit my children. Smacking them is cruel and ineffective in my opinion. If it works so well how come parents that do it have to smack their children repeatedly? I would rather sit my children down and tell them off verbally , discussing what they have done wrong and maybe taking away certain priveledges such as pocket money and grounding. them.
2006-08-25 11:30:38 · answer #9 · answered by TB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never......i was hit as a kid and i learned one thing.
when do i get my chance to hit someone else.
dont do it
2006-08-25 11:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋