spanking would you?

Question

would you spank a child bare bottom for skipping
school and lying about it and was about 6

Answer 1

For skipping school @6???? ahhh, I don't know if I have ever heard of a 6 year old doing such a thing.

OK to answer the question Yes, I would, for either or. Lying or skipping school.
We don't spank to often, however, when we do pants always come down first (makes them much more effective)

Answer 2

First of all, how in the world does a 6-year-old child skip school??? Where would a 6-year-old go during the hours they are supposed to be in school? Seeing as a 6-year-old doesn't have transportation and legally needs to be in the presence of an adult at all times, this question doesn't make a bit of sense to me and quite honestly, it scares the heck outta me that there is a parent/guardian writing about their Kindergartner or First Grader skipping school! I am surprised that the kid's school hasn't called the cops about a missing child and that child protective services hasn't taken this child out of your care!

As far as the spanking thing...I do feel that there are rare times when a spanking is in order. However, in the long run, spanking (or any other type of physical punishment) isn't going to prove or teach anything to the kid.

I believe that communication and consequences are the best way to teach a child about right and wrong. If a child skips school, the parent should sit down and have a talk with them. Ask the kid why they're skipping school...see if there's something going on (or somebody) at school that's bothering them and if there is, have a talk with the school teacher and/or principal to get the problem corrected. Explain to the child the importance of getting an education. Open up the communication lines between you and the child so they can feel comfortable coming to you with any issues they're having. If the child continues the bad behavior, give them a consequence such as taking away a privilidge until they correct their behavior. But make sure the child knows WHY what they did was wrong.

I still don't get how a 6-year-old skips school. Your question is both fishy and disturbing!

Answer 3

there is a huge difference between spanking a child and beating him....things are so ridiculous today, but I don't see any problem at all with a spanking. I was spanked growing up and I will probably spank my own children one day. Maybe kids are such damn brats these days because they're NOT getting spanked! sometimes a little nip in the butt lets them know that they're bhavior was not ok, more so than simple words or revoking of privileges. so i say, spank away, just be gentle

Answer 4

I don't know if I would spank them bare bottom ~ but I would definitely use some sort of corporal punishment. i would also include some other form of punishment as well (i.e. more chores, more homework -even if you have to make it up yourself!) The problem with kids today is they don't understand consequences. Yeah, you can take stuff away and you can ground them but they don't care. You don't earn their respect by doing that. As parents, we're just forced to watch them mope around the house hoping we'll cave in. So yes, I would spank them. Just as a reminder that they are living in your house under your rules. And maybe when they get to middle school or high school and they are faced with doing the same thing again, they will remember that they are living under your roof. It's a vicious cycle. But, that's just my opinion.

Answer 5

I firmly believe that spanking is a valuable resource when trying to teach our children what is & isn't acceptable behavior. That being said, how in the world does a 6yr old skip school? They are too young to be going to school alone, so given that they are always supervised, how does this happen? If the kid snuck off of the school grounds during recess or something, hell yea I'd paddle him, then I'd file charges against the school. You didn't say how he was able to pull this off. Hoping he's not walking to school alone at this age.

Answer 6

Wow! I have a six year old! If I found out she skipped school I would be so happy that she made it a whole day lying about where she was and was still alive!!! And YES I would spank her!!! I would ground her for at least a week, too!

Answer 7

No because it is impossible for a six year old to skip school You bring them to meet the bus and the bus driver brings them to school where someone would definitely see them leaving school grounds. This child is either in Kidnergarden or in 1st grade which only means they are under good supervision as they get lost fairly easily. And then they load onto their bus and come home. Where do they find the chance to skip school?

Answer 8

personally no. i would take away his favorite toy game etc and tell him he will get it back when he stops lying. i would also sit down with him and determine why he is skipping school if you don't get any anwers see his school counselor and see what you can do communication is critical here if you get nowhere with the school i would have him worked up by a child psychologist to see if there
are issues that you are not aware of. better to nip it in the bud now or it will get worse as he gets older.

Answer 9

How in the world can a 6 year old manage to skip school?
He should be supervised on and off the bus. Sounds like a lack of supervision is to blame as much as the kid for taking the opportunity.

And no, I wouldn't spank him.

Answer 10

I'd spank the teachers...how does a 6 year old even manage to skip off!!!???


Find a better school, don't beat your child!!!