is it right to spank a child of less than 3 yrs old?

Answer 1

Yes, I spanked mine early, granted not very hard, but still they got the picture. At some point around 1 1/2 years, you have to draw a line, and not allow them to cross it. It will mean enforcing consequences, which includes spankings. You don't spank a 2 year old as hard as a 10 year old, but they do get them.

Answer 2

It depends on the method, the child, and the situation. I personally think that my parents method of discipline worked great for me. When I was too little to understand time-out, or a lecture, or reasoning, or grounding etc., a simple swat on the behind was a good way to get my attention when they had warned me not to do something. I'm now a mother of a two year old little girl, and here is my policy: a swat should be enough to get her attention, not enough to hurt. she only gets swatted on the behind or the hand if she has ignored a warning to stop doing what she is doing. after her swat, she gets an explanation of what she did wrong, and what she could have done differently, and then a hug. I NEVER spank if I am angry.
Our daughter is typically very well behaved, but if she is having a moment where she is blatantly disobeying me and doing something that could harm herself or something/someone else, then YES, she gets a single swat on the behind or hand. 30 seconds later, she is over it, and playing again. Everyone comments that she is the most well-adjusted and loving child they have ever met, so we must be doing something right. I think being a stay at home mom makes a big difference, and she usually doesnt feel the need to act out. Some children respond better to different forms of discipline, and I think its up to a parent to find what works best for their child, and do it in a loving way. My younger brother never responded to ANY form of discipline except having his favorite possessions taken away. It was a nightmare!

Answer 3

No, their communication skills are not as well developed. Be a role model for them. "When you do this, it hurts mommy...etc. " and use your facial expressions and voice tone. Use re-direction removal of the child from a situation or removal of a toy (i.e: if they are throwing it at someone). At daycare centres they don't spank toddlers to "discipline" them, and you don't find toddlers running around loose getting into all kinds of mischief. Why then do parents need to exert physical force on a small defenseless child? In my experience toddlers who were spanked at home were a handful at the daycare I taught at 11 years ago. The point with toddlers, because of their lack of attention span, is to make the consequence as immediate as possible. Immediate does not mean severe. It simply means there needs to be one.

Answer 4

I don't know that it's right, but when your kid can't talk or understand or know what time out is, it's helpful as a deterrent from doing something that would really hurt them, like touching the stove or something like that. You have to figure out if you want to do that or not. Also, it's not good to do it in public, there are alot of people who can make a fuss. I found that if I got on their level and looked them into the eyes and made them see how upset I was that it worked just as well, but sometimes it didn't.

Answer 5

Personally, I don't think it is right to spank a child of any age, except maybe in extreme conditions.There are better ways to discipline you're child other than hitting them, I'm sure.

Answer 6

I had to start spanking my fit throwing daughter when she was 1 year old - she's a wonderful 10 year old now.

Answer 7

Spanking can be effective if done properly. You might try Dr. Scotts Question & Answers for information. His public email is [e-mail]

Answer 8

If you have to remove a diaper to spank, it is too early.
Think of another way to discipline.
Inflicting pain is not necessary.

Answer 9

yea my 2 yr old cuzin get spanked when she iz bad

Answer 10

I spanked my son early on due to his temper. I now regret it because he doesn't respond to any threats now, physical or verbal. I am seeking some counseling in kindergarten for him now. You reap what you soe.