I Think BEATING Is The BEST Form Of Decipline, Don't YOU????

Question

If they don't listen!!!

Yes, I was just joking. A little smack on the behind is ok, if the child is to small to talk to. NEVER hit a child in anger. Never HIT a child. Just wanted to see what kind of folks are out there. :)

Wendy, yes children have died form beating, and hopefully anyone with half a brain would know that this is not acceptable. No, I don't think it is funny, but was curious to know the reaction of people,and actually what people are thinking regarding this subject. Sorry if I ruffeled your feathers,didn't mean to. :)

haveaname, those scriptures are meant not just in a literal sense, but mostly in a figuretive sense.

Answer 1

BEATING a child is abuse not dicipline. It only teaches the child to use violence against those they don't agree with. A swat on the backside to get a childs attention or a smack on the hand and saying "no" firmly if a child is getting into things they shouldn't, would be considered reasonable. Placing a child in time out facing the wall for a period of time is also generally effective. BEATING is never effective or appropriate and can land the person doing the beating in jail-where anyone who beats a child should be.

Answer 2

Let's face it, if you have a child that doesn't do what he/she is told, do you REALLY think that saying, "you're in a time out, go sit in a corner," is really going to work??? Now don't think I'm telling you to break the handle off of a broom or something, but I think a "small" level of pain serves as an excellent reminder for a child that you when you tell them to do/not to do something, you mean it. Just don't be over zealous about it.

Think about this, someone is preparing dinner and the child wonders near the oven when the cook is busy in their preparation. They see the child near the oven and they tell the child not to touch it or they will be burned. The child touches the oven anyway, and of course is burned. Your typical child won't be touching any ovens like that again. Why? When that child sees an oven again, what will he/she think of first; the pain he/she felt when they touched it, or the warning given by their parent?

Like I said before, a "beating" isn't what I'm suggesting, more-so a parental-responsible spanking to further reinforce the words of the parent. If Time-outs work for your child, by all means, use them, of course, but when your child learns that all you're going to do is say it and not back up what you're saying, they're going to do whatever they want because they don't fear reprisal. If you spank them after they don't serve their time-out, they will know that if they don't do what they are told, they will recieve a more severe punishment.

Answer 3

Asolutely. And since you're such a lousy speller, someone should give you a good smack every time you mis-spell a word like 'discipline'. Wouldn't that be a good way to teach you a lesson? And if you goof at work, your boss should be within his rights to take out a billy club an give you a good whack. And instead of issuing traffic tickets, police should be able to simply taser you until you admit that you ran a red light and promise you won't do it again. Yep, beating is absolutely the best way to teach things to people......


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Answer 4

Beating or yelling at your children is not the best form of Disciplines... actually taking the time and listening to them and telling them what they did was wrong in a calm voice then punishing them in a reasonable way is the best thing to do.

For example if your child kicked some one at school the best way to discipline the child is to. Ground them from playing with there friends, as well as take away the things that they like to do. ex: watching t.v., playing video games, etc. Its all in the matter of how you handle things.

If you yell at them and Beat them it accomplishes nothing. Other then, them going to there school counselor and telling the counselor that there parents beat them and yell at them and you getting child services called on you.

Answer 5

I wouldn't say beating, but I am a believer in spanking, Not everything is called for hitting your child, you can also try talking to them. I was beat as a child and said that I would never do it to my children. I talk to them first and If talking doesn't help then, I take their TV,and their toys, spanking is the last resort. Remember spare the rod spoil the child.

Answer 6

What's your issue with beating kids today?

Now to answer the question: We may have gotten beaten and it may have worked for us, but try to remember how you felt. Better yet, do you remember what you were beaten for, or do you just remember the beating? That's how you know that's not always the right solution. The dysfunctional chain has got to stop somewhere-let it stop with you. There are better ways to punish your child. Is there something they like to do that is particularly FUN for them? TAKE THAT PRIVILAGE(s) AWAY UNTIL HE/SHE LEARNS!!! Start taking away their dessert/snacks. Make them drink water all day and no juice(this is torture for some kids). Hide their toys in your closet. Tell them they won't get anything for the holidays. Even if you bought him/her gifts, hide them until you feel they've improved, etc.


The point is, beating doesn't really help them learn anything-they may even become more rebellious and develop self esteem issues. We are all human and sometimes we'd love to ring our kid's necks, myself included. But those are the times you need to take a walk-go into another room, and cool off. Even better, formulate your well-thought punishment during your cool down. You'll be a much better parent for it, and they won't grow up to resent you.


Hope I helped! Good Luck!

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Answer 7

So can i come and beat you well then why is a grown person standing over a person a 1/4 of them alright

Answer 8

No im sorry i dont think beating is a good form of displine..in fact there going to retaliate and hate you....and then one day theyll snap....dont put your child through something they cant control..spanking them is one thing beating them is another...maybe you should seek councelling

Answer 9

No tell them to listen do time outs whatever a spanking every once in a while is fine but DO NOT HIT THEM U COULD HAVE THEM TAKEN AWAY

Answer 10

Instead of beating you could try acting like a drill seargent in the military. Make them do push ups and sit ups if they don't listen. Take away everything they like, tv, music, etc. Beating doesn't really work. Good luck!!!