Do you agree with smacking?

Answer 1

no, I don't agree with smacking

give a child the same respect you do for an adult

they'll grow into a better human being

TRUST & RESPECT... remember these as the key factors!

Answer 2

I have mixed feelings about the child smacking issue... There is a fine line between much needed discipline and abuse that general laws and rulings cannot define and punish without risk of creating more damage than the smacking itself. Once a supporter of the 'nothing physical' child-rearing philosophy, I see the results and have changed my opinions.... Beating NO, smacking the bottom YES.

"Smacking" as in the latest fad of young gangs attacking random individuals is an atrocity and should be dealt with harshly. This is Not entertainment and frankly, I think the victims should be allowed to beat the crap out of their attackers as punishment. Knowing how it feels might change their idea of fun.

Answer 3

I think the term "smacking" means the same as spanking in the UK, or other European countries. In that case yes i believe in spanking. On the bottom is OK. People in the US first thought of smacking is across the face, which I think is wrong.

Answer 4

Ok, this is my opinion, but here it is...smacking as in the face or other body parts NO. But a swat on the bottom with your hand, not out of anger and not to hurt them...well...it depends on the child. If it is a soft, usually well behaved child, it might work...because they are so sensitive. If it is a stubborn rebellious child...no, it won't work...it will only make them madder and more stubborn. Never humiliate a child...especially if they are a strong willed one. It will make them resent you and have much less respect for you. There is also an age limit to spanking...after around 8 years old, you need to do something else. Because you are not trying to hurt your child...only warn them or startle them...it just isn't going to work if they are older than 8. Time outs are great if they are alone...in their own rooms, or in a solitary corner with no one else around...if others are around, they will only be thinking of how mad they are and not of the bad behaviour. This is the policy for our household. I have a feeling that my children are going to be a lot like me. Ok, that's my opinion. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Well i got smacked and it did me no harm. I plan on smacking my child (not as a punishment and not hard). If she reaches for an electric outlet, the fire (anything dangerous) she will get a tap on the back of her hand. I'd rather she learned it hurt from that than actually burning herself or cutting herself etc.
And yes I am gonna have a fire guard and scoket caps but theres still going to be the odd thing she'll go for (especially in other peoples, non-baby proofed) houses

Answer 6

i believe in it, but i dont go over the top, my son has 3 warnings (1. telling him not to do it. 2. another warning 3. bedroom for 5 mins to think about whats he doing if he keeps disabayin me then i will smack him as he has had 3 warnings but i hardle get to the 3rd warning as he is listening to me because he knows i am series. but i only smack on the bum or sumtimes on the hand i never smack him on any other part of body as thats wrong and thats called abuse

Answer 7

If a parent decides to physically discipline a child (which I don't condone, but I acknowledge that some parents do that) it should be for discipline only. The child should know ahead of time that this is a punishment and why they are getting it. It should never take them by surprise or be induced by your rage/frustration/anger. You should be completely calm when doing it (even if it means waiting an hour before dealing a spanking), and it should NEVER be excessive.

Answer 8

a) Smacking as in making gastly noises like a cow chewing cud at the dinner table?

or

b) Smacking as in smacking the crap out of your child because he/she isn't listening to you?

If a, then absolutely not. And that's something that would earn the child a smack.

just guess my feelings on b ;-)

Answer 9

Nope! When you smack a child, exactly what are you teaching them other than it is okay to smack someone else? Nothing

Answer 10

Yet another spanking question. It's appropriate at times, and I believe a few good pops on the rear are just fine. There is a difference between a beating and a spanking and spankings are both legal and moral. Some people choose to use it, some don't. Those who don't, please stop criticizing us who choose in favor of spanking. You do what works for you, as long as it's not abusive and it's actually discipline, and we do what works for us.

Answer 11

No I do not believe that you should "smack" your children. Hands are for loving not for hitting. I am not saying that children should not get spanked...I believe that they should. My husband and I have decided on a paint stick. We painted it red and explained to our children 5 an 1 1/2 what it was for....after the first 3 or 4 times that they got spanked...now all we have to do is say that we are going to get the stick and they immediately stop whatever it is that they are not supossed to be doing. Good LUck!