Is spanking really necessary?

Answer 1

Not in our household. We have a great relationship with our kids. They don't fear us, they respect us. It just takes some intelligence to figure out that spanking is a negative form of discipline.

Answer 2

I feel that it can be. If the child is doing something like playing in the street after being told not to, i would spank. Not beat, pop on the bottom. I know there were things I didnt do because i knew that i might get a spanking :o)

Answer 3

Spanking is unquestionably the most volatile of all parenting controversies. Opinions go from spanking for even minor little infractions all the way to never spanking under any circumstances, and every step in between. Every child is different and every parent needs to decide what is best for their child. Do I consider it necessary? Yes I do. However I also respect the decision of parents who choose not to spank.

Answer 4

it depends. spanking should be a tool but not the only one, its up to the parents, some kids dont learn from a spanking some do.

i think in moderation a spanking can benifit a child, but it isnt 100% necessary, you can discipline a child without spanking but usualy the most effective methords are the best, which sometimes is a spanking

end of the day - up to the parent

Answer 5

I don't think spanking really is or isn't the problem as much as some form of discipline is from a disciplinary figure. And that disciplinary figure would be a father. Unfortunately, this is gonna be the downfall of our society, deadbeat dads. The lack of fathers in the home is contributing to a steady decline and moral decay in and of our society.

Answer 6

Some kids are very well behaved, but then you always have those little brats that walk all over their parents because they dont discipline them correctly. Saying "no honey please dont do that" or " i said stop" doesnt work! You have to use forms of discipline like time outs and taking things away. Spanking is deffinitly an option exspecially when your child is being defiant!! If you tell them firmy to stop doing something and they dont listen..a good spankin on the bottom or hand is necessary!

This is what it says in the bible....

According to the academy, effective discipline has three key components: first, a loving, supportive relationship between parent and child; second, use of positive reinforcement when children behave well; and third, use of punishment when children misbehave. Many parents these days are fearful of using spanking as punishment, either because of the law or because they fear it teaches violence to their kids.


Spanking works best when coupled with other disciplinary measures, such as "time out." Research regarding behavior modification of children ages 2 to 6 found that spanking a child two times on either the rear or thigh helped improve compliance with "time out" for misbehavior. These children were more likely to remain in their room after acting up if a potential spank followed if they left before the time was up. Furthermore, pairing reasoning with a spanking in the toddler years delayed misbehavior longer than did either reasoning or spanking alone. Reasoning linked with a spank was also more effective compared with other discipline methods. Talking with the child about what behavior is expected and why-with the potential of a follow-up spank-worked best.


According to Physician magazine, spanking should be used selectively for clear, deliberate misbehavior, especially a child's persistent defiance of a parent. It should be used only when the child receives at least as much praise for good behavior as correction for problem behavior. Verbal correction, time out and logical consequences should be used initially, followed by spanking when noncompliance persists. Only a parent should administer a spanking, not another person. Spanking should never be administered on impulse or when a parent is out of control. Parents sometimes need a time out too. Spanking is inappropriate before 15 months of age, should be less necessary after 6 years, and rarely, if ever, used after 10 years of age. Spanking should always be administered in private. Appropriate spanking only leaves temporary redness of skin, and never bruises or injures. Spanking works, but must be used thoughtfully and carefully in conjunction with other disciplinary measures


i hope that helps GOODLUCK!

Answer 7

Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to spanking. Personally, I think that there are better ways to discipline children, and that you can get your point across without using violence. Children grow up listening to 'You are not allowed to hit anyone', but then when Mommy and Daddy do it, it suddenly becomes okay. Timeouts, loss of priveleges, extra chores, etc. can send across a message just as good as any spanking, and without using violence to do it.

Everyone has a different view on these types of things, though, so I can only express my personal opinion.

XOXO,
Laurie

Answer 8

Depends on the situation. If your kid is running out in the street or throwing a baseball at his sister, yes, an immediate solution is necessary. For most of the time, though, it's not. My husband and I reserve spanking as a last resort. Most of time, though, taking away a toy or privlege or sending her to her room is enough.

Answer 9

Everyone's opinioon isn't the same but in my opinion and with things I have heard if you spank or hit your child it teaches them to hit back and that hitting is "OK". So because of this I do not spank my children.

Answer 10

it was used on me when I was growing up. if I would have listened to what they said, I would not have been spanked as much.