should you be allowed to spank your child?

Answer 1

I would rather spank them while they're young than have the cops spanking them when they get older.

Answer 2

There is no question of allowance. Spanking has been done for ages. The difference being that back in the 50ies spanking would be what we call beating now. When I spank my child it's one firm pop on the butt that is #1 meant to make noise so that the noise is startling and #2 to be punishment where it is needed. You don't spank your child everytime that he/she is "bad". Misbehavoir does not always require spanking. If your child runs down the yard with you steadily hollaring "no, stop, etc.", then runs into the street....that deserves a spank. If your child deliberately disobeys what you say (ie., don't touch that because it will break) then that deserves a spank. But not everything does. If you spank your child for every bad thing they do, then that would be considered beating. So in otherwords, I don't believe that you should NOT be able to spank your kids, but I think that every parent that does spank should go by guidelines of when to spank and when to not and some guidelines on "how" to spank. One or two swats on the butt or hand (depending on the situation) TOPS.

Answer 3

Yes I do. People are getting crazy these days thinking that even a small spat on the hiney is the worst things ever. Ever see the kids where the mom doesn't do anything? They run around wild and don't respect elders or listen to grown-ups.

I was spanked w/a hand, belt, switch from a tree, wooden spoon, yard stick, fly swatter and more when I was younger and I turned out fine. I think there should be more discipline these days as you see all the kids have turned out fine and respectful as adults. I don't believe all those things mentioned above should be used but if you spank w/your hand and leave no marks then you are doing fine and if the child listens and learns then you are doing your job correctly.

Answer 4

Oh wow, another spanking question that has been repeated over and over and over and over.

Yes. My husband and I spank our children. We were spanked as youngters, as were our siblings. Nothing horrible happened to us, we are well-adjusted adults. Our children are happy, they're healthy, they're being raised in a loving, nurturing home.

Why continue to ask the same question when you are already know the answer? Spanking has nothing to do with abuse, it never has had anything to do with abuse.

Let the countdown begin for the next time this question is posted...

Answer 5

Yes, spank, a few well controlled smacks on the rear can do wonders when nothing else works. Not a beating or anything that would injure your child, just a wake up call.

Answer 6

Absolutely...spanking is different than beating. The reason so many bad kids are out there is because the parent got spanked and is still mad. Did you not do something wrong? Yes, you did! Think about it for a minute.

Answer 7

Yes. My 4 year old is a very respectful and well mannered child. Since she was very small if she has chosen to be defiant after being warned, she has always gotten a swat to call her attention to what she has done wrong, as well as an explanation and, if necessary a time out. Now she rarely needs any more then a verbal warning to set her straight.

Answer 8

Of course not! Spanking is barbaric, primitive, and outdated. Spanking is a brutal form of violence, and it teaches children that violence is acceptable. Spanking is a form of sexual assault, not to mention that spanking causes severe emotional damage to children. Spanking should be illegal everywhere. YOU WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BEAT AND ADULT, SO WHY SHOULD YOU BE ALLOWED TO BEAT A CHILD?!?!?!?!?! Children are treated as an underclass of sub-human slaves. That's why child beating (oh, sorry, I mean "spanking") is still legal in most countries. Children are more vulnerable than adults so they should have MORE protection against assault than adults, but instead they ahve no protection against assault and battery at all!!!

Answer 9

Yes, but there are rules. Spanking should be a last resort. It should never be done while you are angry. You should explain to the child why they are getting spanked. Lastly, spanking should never leave marks.

Answer 10

No. Violence begets violence. And spanking is only a short-term consequence as the child may grow to develop low self-esteem and self-confidence. There are other ways that don't involve physical harm or pain to the child such as (smaller children) time-out which is very boring for the child (and they must have Not outside stimulation such as the tv), taking away privileges including computer, video games, staying home from an outing. There needs to be consistency in disciplining and that really helps the behavior from recurring.

Answer 11

What is wrong with some of these people?! Spare the rod, spoil the child - that saying is so old & so true!! No one should ever beat their child or hit them out of anger, it is to get their attention and let them know you mean business. For the ones who disagree with me, what do you do? Sit your child down at the table over a cup of coffee & discuss why they shouldn't draw on the furniture with markers even tho they've been told 5 times?! Oh yeah, that'll teach em!