Does it matter how old they are? Does it matter how smart they are?
2007-04-03 04:25:08 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I came on Yahoo Answers looking for an answer to this question because I got one today because I got I had some bad grades on my mid-semester progress report. I am a sophomore in high school and think that I am too old for this. Mom had warned me but we are getting ready to move across the country and haven't felt like studying or doing my work lately. So I guess in a way it was for not doing what I was told. But I still don't think I should have been. If you are thinking about doing this my suggestion is don't. And as for as if it matters how smart they are I think I am smart enough to know that my progress report tells me to study harder.
2007-04-04 17:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by soblueyedgyrl1214 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! Never spank a child for getting a bad grade, regardless of how old they are. Some kids just have a lot of trouble understanding concepts (even those who study hard), and they shouldn't be punished for that. Some kids are just smarter than others. Intelligence is an inherent thing, and any parent who would spank their kids should learn to accept that instead of making them feel worthless.
2007-04-03 04:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think kids should be punished for getting a bad grade. If they got the bad grade because they didn't turn in their work then I would take away TV privileges or video games. I would make sure that I check their homework to make sure they are doing their best work. I don't think that a child should ever be punished for their grades if they are doing their best. And your child's best isn't necessarily the grade you think they should make. Talk to the teacher and find out. If your child is goofing off in class, then I would go with no TV (or whatever activity) until their homework is done. But I wouldn't spank them for it. The teacher will be able to tell you if your child is doing their best. Not all kids will be making straight A's.
2007-04-03 04:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanking a child because of bad grades wouldn't teach them any type of lesson. I would suggest an extra 1/2 hour each night studying in the subject / subjects they received the bad grades in.
2007-04-03 06:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you finished a project at work and your boss came into your office and "gave you a spanking" because she didn't feel that you had done a good job - how responsive would you be to this kind of feedback?! Not so much - I'm going to guess.
Please DO NOT spank for poor grades. This is humilitating behaviour to anyone and the message you're sending is extremely hurtful - both figuartivly and physically. Don't do this - it will hurt both of you.
2007-04-03 04:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by pinnyp@rogers.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself will that really get the result you are looking for?
There are times I think a spanking is necessary. But you are looking to teach and get results. For poor grades, they should loose privileges and have more studying time. But find fun ways for them to learn what they are doing poorly in. For example 2 of mine (who are 6 & 8) are doing poorly in writing. So I am getting them to write letters to family they only see on holidays and only letting them send ones I can read.
They are excited about the prospect of getting a letter back.
Older kids can adjust thier study habits on thier own. for the most part. But ask why they are doing bad. If they don't like the subject or it's boring help them find a way to make it fun or interesting.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-03 04:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by heidi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never spank a child for gettting a bad grade. often it is not their fault. They probably feel as bad and angry as you do. I know when i was young and i got a "C" id feel terrible. Never make comments like "I know you can do better than that", those comments are hurtful. Instead point out something they did well on or a good comment they got. This will help build their confidence. Next time they have homework in that subject they did poorly on ask if they need help.
2007-04-03 04:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by pegasis 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! Kids should not be spanked for getting a bad grade. There is no point in it! They're still going to get a bad grade in that class. How about instead of punishing them, get them a tutor? They obviously need it! :)
Hope this helps!
God Bless!
2007-04-03 04:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by Apfel 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To spank a child for getting bad grades just tells them they are bad and did something wrong. The child might learn to get the good grade in order to avoid punishment but that does not mean the child will LEARN! They will learn to fear and to how to avoid punishment - what a loss when they can learn to love learning. Teach them HOW to learn, how to get good grades but don't teach them that the grade has anything to tell them about their value. The grade only says something about their learning skills and the teachers teaching ability.
2007-04-03 05:28:55 · answer #9 · answered by luv books 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with eallison, kids should not be spanked for any reason. I don't think punishing for bad grades is ever a good plan as there are many reasons why they may be struggling. Why don't you try rewarding good things instead of punishing bad things?
2007-04-03 04:31:29 · answer #10 · answered by candlefusion 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋