2006-11-13 14:41:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yes very much so
2006-11-13 19:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is an appropriate form of discipline. Just make sure you are not disciplining out of anger. It would also help if you have the right type of object to spank with. Some people use belts, some use ping pong paddles, but biblically the proper item would be a "rod" -which in today's world would be something of about 15" in length, and about the circumferance of your pinky finger. Consistency is also needed. You can't expect a different child after just one spanking. Spanking should be done any time your child is dis-obedient, and you should try to get your child to admit what they did, you should also re-assure your child that you love them.
2006-11-13 14:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spanking is appropriate when the child puts their life in danger,
for example runs out in the street.
I always feel it should be used only as a last resort, and applied with the palm of the hand on th butt.
2006-11-14 11:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Carla S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY if the child understands what he/she is being punished for (which in many cases of spanking, the child doesnt). The spanking is completely ineffective if the child doesn't understand what he/she is being punished for!!! there is always a way to teach (because discipline means "to teach") a child without spanking, but if you choose to do it, make sure you talk to the child about the behavior that led you to spank.
2006-11-13 16:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by mrskumar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but it really depends on the child. For example, you wouldn't spank a 15 year old. You probably shouldn't spank a 2 year old either. Also, it shouldn't be too harsh. But, keep in mind there are just as effective if not even more effective ways of dealing with children other than spanking. Try positive encouragement!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-violent_child_discipline
2006-11-13 14:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by WILSON 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"spanking" is, but whipping or beating isn't. It is an age old discipline & is even advised in the Bible. Now, people get in your business & call the authorities because other people can't control their anger & go overboard. Or the kids have learned that all they have to do is tell the right person & mom will be in trouble...it is a crazy world.
2006-11-13 15:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by piethedog 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes as long as you remember there is a difference between spanking and beating and you know the difference
2006-11-13 14:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, as long as you don't go overboard. Smacking a child on the hand, timeouts, etc. are also acceptable forms of punishment.
2006-11-13 14:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is an appropriate method form for punishment. but not on a daily basis because it could tramatize and dramatize children.
2006-11-13 15:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by mamas_grandmasboy06 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not in my home! I wasn't spanked as a child and I'm not spanking my son.
2006-11-13 15:08:53 · answer #10 · answered by me 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋