Should parents smack their children?

Question

If 'yes' why should they; if 'no' why shouldn't they.

Answer 1

i was "smacked" as a kid and i turned out fine but i think you can get more creative than that such as standing on tippy toe for 30 min to an hour in a corner with nose on an x the parent places there

Answer 2

I beleive a child should be smacked by their parents. But only on their back sides with an open hand, without to much force. yes there are other ways to punish a child if they are misbehaving, however sometimes talking, grounding and taking toys away is not enough.
Example a two year old, who really does not have the concept of what is right and wrong runs on the road. Do you say no dear you shouldnt run on the road you could get run over! They dont understand entirely what you are saying. Too little to late if they run on the road and are hit by a car. At least with an open hand smack on the backside will startle them and think, well if I do that again I will get a smack. Besides its the noise that scares them when they are wearing a nappy. I have 3 children and they are well behaved children. I very rarely smack them and when I do it is only once and its usually when it is really needed. As the children get older then start talking to them and them that they will get punished if they do something that is wrong. My two oldest children get grounded and things conviscated. But sometimes a smack on the back side is the only option. I was smacked when I was growing up and I have turned out okay. look at the children of today, they have no respect and are out of control. Due to lack of discipline, and parents afraid to raise their children for fear of doing something wrong and losing them to welfare.
i dont beleive in beating a child or verbally abusing them, never have and never will. A child needs guidance and love.
I think that the smacking your children debate is getting rediculous and political. Now that the federal goverment are getting involved, what next no grounding of your children it might effect their emotional well being. Again i was smacked and I dont have any emotional problems and think about it do the politicians. I bet they had the strap or the ruler, etc. What about yourself has it affected you?

Answer 3

The answer to your question is yes and no! The smack shouldn't be anywhere on the body, but the bottom of the child's butt. Before issuing a spanking, a parents should use verbal communication before resulting to spanking. The child may appreciate the two way lesson, also never talk down to your child. What I mean don't patronized your child.

Believe it or not, you should speak to your child as an adult, but with out harsh and bad words. Always keep an open communication so your child can feel free to express their mind.

God Bless

Answer 4

I think it depends on how you're wording, "smack". Do I think they should abuse their kids or use them as their own punchingbag emotionally and physically ---NO, definitely not. But I was brought up in a household where we recieved firm punishment for reasons that were valid-my father always used his hand on our backside and I turned out fine. Bottom line is, if we disciplined our children the way we should, and dont take it too far like some people do, then kids wouldnt be the ones running the show. Parents would be the authority figures they should be and the role models they were meant to be. Good Luck.

Answer 5

A lot of people don't believe in corporal punishment, but the truth is, that is probably the best method. I was raised being smacked in the butt all the time, and I grew up to be a great person, and I thank my parents for actually smacking me in the butt. I believe in corporal punishment to some extent, but I would never abuse my children.

Answer 6

If it comes to smacking them on their bottoms to make them realize there are consequences to bad behavior then I say yes...It is extremely important a child learn early as appropriate that when wrong is done punishment follows...to many talk the talk but when their children do wrong they continue to talk and the crime does not fit the punishment, and then the child will accept such consequence and continue bad behavior...in most cases just the act of someone who loves their child to physically lay a hand on their bottom is allowing them to emotionally connect with the discipline as well as physically feel the sting. Better now then allow the court system to cage them later.

Answer 7

Yes, in a sense.
My mom smacked me all the time when I was a little kid because my grandmother told her that I was crying too much or something.
Now, it did teach me to shut up, and not to misbehave.
But then she smacked me for something I didn't even do when I got older, and I hit her back. (NO, don't freak, she was mostly surprised, not hurt. I would never hurt my mommy!)
Oddly enough, we've gotten along great ever since. :)

On the flip side, I had an uncle that pretty much lived to beat the crp out of me. Soooooo, don't hit your kids like they are little punching bags, but do spank them if they really do something to merit it.

Answer 8

Sometimes it's needed if the kid is spoiled and having an attitude. A smack can bring them back to reality. Else sometimes a good talk is a better choice. It really boils down to the situation and people involved.

Answer 9

I think that it is not always nessessary to raise your hand at your child... If they can understand with simply talking to them not yelling accutualy having a conversation with them then hey that is the best way to go for everyone... Now I do also believe that a firm hand is sometimes need when the child doesn't understand words or certin actions... But most import if one choses either method Disipline is key for a parent that doesn't disipline there child doesn't love there child...

Answer 10

Children needs discipline...but it depends on how you give your discipline too. I say smacking in the right place is ok and when it is called for. Not on the face, ouch! maybe spank the kid on the bum and then after you got to explain why he got smack or spank.