2007-02-27 10:16:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Of course.
Not every child needs to be spanked, but there are children on this earth that could use a swift smuck on the bottom once in a while. I was one of those children. If my parents wouldn't have, I know I would have been one of those "bad" kids in the sense of getting into drugs, crime and everything else. I was a stubborn child, and I wouldn't have listened to a simple lecture. And my daughter will get spanked when she is naughty. It is not the only form of punishment we use, but it is there as the final line of discipline.
And, working in retail for as many years as I did, and seeing some of the kids and the way they treated and spoke to their parents, I think that more parents need to go back to that form of punishment. I know that if I spoke to my mother (even now - I'm 5'9", she's 5'0") in that manner, I would have been knocked on my butt for it. But I think that parents also need to demand respect, and teach their children to respect authority. That is another thing that parents so often forget, and they suddenly find themselves with kids that walk all over them and don't follow the rules of the house.
I think it is all very individual, and like anything else, is a private matter to be decided by the parents of the child. It isn't an issue for the public to dictate, and it isn't something that should be the same for every single child.
2007-02-27 10:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and a good one I think. I was spanked as a child. I didn't like it at the time. But now I know that it was necessary. And by the way, I turned out just fine. As long as spanking is as far as it goes, I have absolutely no problem with it. Most young children don't understand certain punishments. If you take a toy away, they are sad for a second then go right for another toy and are perfectly happy. They sure do get the point with a spanking though. That's really easy for them to understand. "When I do this I get spanked." Simple and effective. The behavior stops relatively soon. Using some milder punishment just lets the kid know that they can do what they want with minimal punishment. I think it is irresponsible not to spank your kids in appropriate situations.
2007-02-27 10:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look most people who say they spank dont even come close to abuse.I have spanked my child and 95% of the time it was one swat hard on the rump. That is to get the child moving in the right direction. So that kind of spanking is an option. An angry parent beating a kid is not an option.
2007-02-27 10:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes spanking is a option. I spank my children, my parents spanked me. I dont abuse my children I love them with all of my heart. A little tap on the rear will do wounders to solve a prob. That is what is wrong with the world today, parents just let their kids do whatever with out punishment. I spank my children because I love them and want to teach them a lesson for later in life not just for now.
2007-02-27 10:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by LRCMT 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I got Spanked when I was growing up and it didnt do me any damage I'm not on drugs or an alcoholic and I look up to my elders look at the kids today that should tell you what u need to know
too many parents today have no control over there kids and why because you are not allowed to smack them come on wake up ppl our kids are rude, mean, junkies and the list grows a smack or two will not harm your kids it makes them into better adults
2007-02-27 10:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is! We don't like to spank our children but it is sometimes necessary.
I would rather have a child with hurt feelings from a spanking than one that got run over by a car.
2007-02-27 12:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
YES! my parents spanked me, and I turned out fine. I will spank my kids when I have them. I thank my parents for spanking me.
2007-02-27 12:49:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
sure is if the parents have any sense. No one is talking about beating or abuse but a good swat on a well padded bottom or a few strokes of the brush in the right place is worth more than a million time outs.
2007-02-27 10:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES, and should not be limited by the law, BUT should not be done to kids, since spanking is caused by parents not raseing their kids right way. if kids dont behave then fix it by telling them the right way, give more pressure fair way, lock up will not solve any.
2007-02-27 10:20:58 · answer #9 · answered by cb450t 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure is. most states as long as you do not hit with a closed fist or on the face you're safe. I got spanked and am not a serial killer.
2007-02-27 10:22:36 · answer #10 · answered by lilly j 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋