2007-02-08 05:12:23 · 65 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Only if you control it, if you're in a rage and just lash out then, no. But my parents did and I turned out pretty good.
2007-02-08 05:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sabrina J 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've answered this one before. Got a best answer for it too.
I believe spanking a child is an absolute in their life. It's what they are getting a spanking for is what we should really think about. I say if it's for misbehaving, then try the time out and the talk. If the misbehaving is continued, explain to them that you tried it the nice way, now you're going to have to do it the hard way. It'll show them that the first couple of warnings you gave them is way better than the spanking. Therefore, when you give them the first warning, they know that if they misbehave again...spanking will be next.
again, what they are getting spanked for is always the big deal. can't spank them over spilled milk. it has to be for something they did that was bad and intentional (bumping into a vase and it falls and breaks is not a good reason to spank them...but them getting mad and kick the vase and it falls and breaks is a reason to spank them). you want them to fear you when they make a bad decision, not fear everything they do. so don't spank them for every little thing.
2007-02-08 05:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by mymymissmai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, thats whats wrong with half of the children today, we got a pop on the butt when we were younger and we all turned out ok. As long as its a smack on the butt and not a beating, YES spanking ur child is ok, U will gain more respect from them as they grow older. May not think so now, but wait and see, they will respect you. We did with our parents. We don't beat our kids, they get a spanking on the butt if they misbehave.
2007-02-15 13:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spanked my older children. Each younger one got less of this than the next oldest sibling. By the fourth child I never spanked. I have 10 children from a variety of sources. Some are adopted, some biological and others are step children. My experience leads me to believe that a firm gentle approach is the best way to go about parenting. You really don't need to spank to have a good result in child rearing
2007-02-10 17:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by WIII 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanking a child isn't always called for. Depending on how old the child is,There are other means of discipline when a child is misbehaving.
2007-02-15 02:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by Monie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow---I can't believe how many yes' there are. I say NO--but because I don't believe it is the most effective way. I'm very strict and have high expectations for my kids. I expect them to be respectful to me, to eachother, to others. They really are good kids, and they mind.... AND they've never been spanked. There is so much more to discipline than just the consequence itself. There is teaching, talking constantly being consistent in your expectations (and of course consequences--which you must have.) I'm focusing on "discipline" even when my kids aren't being bad..... because I work on creating a healthy relationship with them and healthy family environment based on respect. With these things in order, children are less likely to misbehave in the first place.... and when they do, they don't need a spanking to make an impression on them. Don't let things get out of control----start disciplining/teaching your children from day one, and you will never need to resort to spanking.
2007-02-09 06:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by josie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spanking...as in a swat or two on the butt if they've done something you've repeated asked them not to do...or are putting themselves in harms way....not a beating is fine. You should make sure your child is at least at the age of reasoning before you spank though....very young children won't understand what's going on...and once they reach an age 7,8,9 you're probably better off grounding. And of course they should always know why they are being spanked.
2007-02-08 06:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely it is OK to spank your child if he/she misbehaves.
Spanking works but should not be done in anger. It should be a reasoned response given by a loving parent. It works throughout the teen years as well.
But... It is only a parenting tool and shouldn't be the only tool used. Far more important than any spanking are things like: love, praise, guidance, teaching, pats on the back, hugs, attention, etc.
2007-02-15 03:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and every baby is diverse. many women respond properly to spankings properly into their infants whilst spanking is in many circumstances ineffective with boys after the age of 10 or 11. normally, spanking keeps to be a efficient parenting gadget, between others, for as long because of the fact the baby responds to spankings with superior habit. My 15 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous daughter continues to be spanked. Her older sister have been given her final spanking at 13. it surely relies upon on the baby.
2016-11-02 21:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by barn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an old fashion person when it comes to spanking. I think if a child misbehave then it's the parents right to spank them or the child will grow up and get into trouble with the law. Kids who grow up with discipline will be better off. But if you just hit the child out of anger then I think that's wrong. My parents spanked me and my brothers when we got into trouble and I turned out good.
2007-02-08 05:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Irish Girl 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I believe that a parent should try other forms of punishment like time out, no dessert, no TV, etc before spanking the child.
When i say spanking I mean using the hand to hit the child's bottom. Anything other than the hand I consider beating.
2007-02-08 10:00:09 · answer #11 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋