Why is it that people who are against spanking?

Question

Try to force that on other people? I don't see a problem with a smack on the hand. Me and my sister took my younger siblings to the mall. "(We walked it isn't far from our house) my little 2 year old sister started throwing a tantrum because she only had 10 dollars. I picked her up out of her stroller and swatted her on the butt and put her back in. She cried for like 5 minutes and went back to normal. This lady comes over and tells me "Little girl you had no right to hit that child." and I say "Look lady you take care of YOUR kids and I'll take care of MY sisters." She continues to scream and crap so we just walk off. We only take care of them while our parents are at work. Why do parents against spanking think they can cram that down other people's throats. ALL WE HAVE IS OPINIONS NO ONE HAS PROOF!!

sisters=siblings I have 2 little brothers also.

me and my OLDER sister we are both the oldest and are twins.

And the parents who don't spank yay you but why is it that they go around forcing that on other people instead of just raisin their OWN children. They act as if people who do spank knock their children out. I get spankings all the time I get over it!!

on the internet I do NOT USE GRAMMAR FOR A REASON.

You might want to learn how to spell grammar first of all and I spanked her before she started throwing tantrums. I am her sister and I am responsible for her while my parents are working. One swat on the butt does not make me have anger managment you ignorant person.

Answer 1

I think there are two problems. 1. It is easy to lose control and actually harm a child. 2. The message you may be presenting the child is that bigger and stronger has authority over the weak and defenseless. In other words "Might is right." Which is the wrong message.

Answer 2

I totally agree with your post!!!! I personally suggest spanking as a last resort, however, that's if I don't know weather or not the questioner believes in the methods or not. If they don't, I wont use it as a suggestion.

It's my opinion that everyone has to do what they believe in. Can you imagine someone who thinks spanking is wrong, trying to give a spanking? It wouldn't work.

I use spanking, and am not afraid to admit it. I wish people would mind their own business. Look, spanking is perfectly legal in the US and Canada. However, can you imagine if you pulled your child over your lap and gave them a proper spanking in like a mall. You would have 50 or so people reporting you, in the end you would be cleared (since once again, spanking is legal) but the hassle you would go through. That's the goal of anti spanker's to try and make life miserable for good parents. If you don't believe in it, FINE, but if you pick up the phone, and report a spanking parent, for no more reason then your beliefs, your scum!!

Your right, people just need to tend to their own.

Answer 3

I think there are a lot of people out there who try to force their opinions on other people and not just the spanking issue. The fact is, you are right that everyone has an opinion...and everyone thinks their opinion is right. The reason this woman probably thought it was okay to speak to you in the manner that she did is because you are not an adult. Had it been your mother who had swatted your sister's bum, she probably would have just gasped & shook her head, but kept her mouth shut.
If this is something that your parents are okay w/ you doing when they are gone, just pay no attention. Make sure your mom knows what goes on while she is gone.
The fact is that some parents do choose to spank, one just has to be careful that when a spanking is given it is not out of anger.

Answer 4

I spank my child, and when she throws a tantrum, I think it needs to be done. I do not abuse her, I swat her tush and that's the end of it. I was spanked when I was a child and I grew up with great morals, and a lot of respect for my parents. I never got into drugs, alcohol, or sex. I have some friends who do not spank their children and they run a muck! Not saying that all kids who aren't spanked do, but I think what it all comes down to what kind of parenting you do other than spanking or not spanking. I respect parents decisions not to spank as much as I would want parents to respect my decision to spank. You know how some parents are... every parent has something to say about how you raise children (I know these are your siblings, I guess I'm speaking in general). It's more of a mind your business unless you see abuse or harm towards the child. A swat on the butt isn't going to hurt the child, if anything it hurts their feelings.

Answer 5

Lol, I like how that first one told you to learn (Grammer) yet she couldnt spell Grammar. Oh well. Shows who the ignorant one is.
Just dont pay any attention to people like the lady who confronted you on the street. Just walk away and ignore them. No one has any right to tell you if you can or cant spank, as long as you arent abusing them...I was spanked as a child and I was an angel. Those silly time outs that everyone swears by , dont work with every child. I know, I have 3 boys and time outs are a joke.

Answer 6

I respect the parents decision to spank or not to spank, but not the older sibling. And where are your parents when this is all happening. If they are at work you should not be with the younger siblings a lone.

Answer 7

Good work on your part. Good response to the woman. Way to stand your ground!! You could also toss in a "You have no right to tell me how to raise my family" or a "When you start acting like a rational human being, we'll talk".

I don't see anything wrong with spanking. Nor do I see anything wrong wtih people who choose not to spank.. as long as they aren't raising brats. Keep on doing what you're doing. You are NOT harming that child, you are teaching her to respect elders and boundaries, which is something severely lacking in today's kids.

Answer 8

I have 6 kids including 2 sets of twins! If I didn't spank them every now and then they would run all over me! I see nothing wrong with spanking a child, it's beating them or leaving bruises on them that I'm against!

Answer 9

When my kids were small i spanked them. But that was years ago and nobody said anything. In fact, they didn't even pay attention to it. Now everybody says it is bad and you should be arrested. Now people don't have any control over their kids and they wonder why. I don't think it is anybody's business unless you are going overboard with it. Unless the kids are abused, people should stay out of it.

Answer 10

They're trying to be 'new-age'. Personally I think it's a load of crap. It teaches them what not to do.