I am against it. I have a 5 year old that has never been spanked and she is better than 3/4 of the children that I have encountered.
2007-10-14 11:34:45 · 21 answers · asked by Banana Pancakes 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Child spanking does not do anything. It builds a wall between parent and child. when you spank them they become scared and it puts them in a lousy mood. they can react 2 ways 1.they are disciplined and become little robots attending to the parents needs and 2. they are angry, confused, and depressed and don't entirely trust the parent like they used to.
2007-10-14 11:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Daniela G 1 · 2⤊ 9⤋
Kind of on the flip side, I'm 100 percent FOR spanking as long as it's used correctly. Personally (even thought I'm bias) It's a rare day in which I witness a child with better behavior (the children I did witness were also from a spanking family). However that argument is kind of pointless, character in children is more then just spanking or not.
2007-10-15 04:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must admit I am totally for it! There is a big difference in abuse and a spanking. I agree with olschoolmom if done correctly it is a great tool. I am glad your kids are well behaved but MOST kids that I have met who are not spanked are BRATS! I have met some that parents were NOT consistent with spanking and their kids were BRATS too! But it works for me so I use it when I feel it is needed!
2007-10-15 12:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by lovingmom422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im for it. i spanked my children when they were little and they turned out ok! I trust them when they go places. it really is a personal preference for parents. I was spankd as a child and it did me no harm but I was also raised in a household where you knew the difference between right and wrong just like my kids are being raised now. I work in the school system and ive seen kids that arent spanked out of control bcause they have never heard the word NO.
2007-10-14 19:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would only spank my child if he was doing something dangerous like playing with lighter,matches,or playing with knifes because that could be really serious more than and a swat on the butt. I believe spanking should be done with out anything in ur hands and not on bare bottom. I was spanked when i was a kid and i turned out fine.
2007-10-14 18:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
I am pro.
I have 12 children and I had to spank on occasions. Each child did not need it. Others knew how to be appropriate and others needed a little more attention. They are well mannered kids (most are adults now!). I have six boys and six girls. I have 3 in high school and 4 in college. One is in elementary and 4 work.
There is a difference between abuse and discipline. A parent knows what measure is too harsh on their children from teaching in love and gentleness. Our conscience tells all. My older children thank me for raising them in love and correction! Especially the ones in college because they see a lot of spoiled kids.
I've had and still have fun with my children. They want to be with their friends more now that they are older (highschoolers)
2007-10-14 19:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by Dee D 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
The better question is, are YOU for spanking, or against it?
2007-10-15 15:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For it. I was spanked and smacked around as a child and I turned out fine. I know my place in society. My husband was hit when he was a kid as were his 6 other siblings and they all turned out fine. He has never hit me.
2007-10-15 12:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Honey B. Kids are way too rebelious these days. They back talk and call thier mom a b i t c h to their face and tell them things like F u c k you, mom and throw temper tantrums in the middle of walmart or target.
LMAO!!
Watch if my kids will ever do that s h i t to me. I'll whoop their little a s s e s and you better believe that they won't do that s h i t ever again.
You need to buck up and whoop their a s s e s good!!
2007-10-15 14:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are other alternatives to spanking. Think about it when you spank is it really out of love or anger..When you are in a good mood and feeling happy do you hit someone let alone your child, same difference. If you are the parent then your child should know that no is no, how about tough love.
2007-10-14 19:16:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I'm for it...there's a big differenc between child abuse and spanking for disipline..there are many children out there who are just defiant and NOTHING works ...so just because your daughter is saint doesnt mean there are not more kids out there out of control.....just saying "no honey dont do that" doesnt work on all kids
2007-10-14 19:00:55 · answer #11 · answered by Princess Consuela B. Hammock 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋