Do you spank?

Personally, I don't believe that spanking works all the time. But I do believe that a parent has the right to do it if they feel it is the only way to let their child know that what they've done is wrong. I think spanking should be saved for really seriously things and as a last resort. Time outs and "naughty mats" can have the same effect if used consistently. Spanking can have a negative effect if they are done in anger and as a means of humiliating a kid. Someone mentioned that "this generation" didn't get spanked but there are lots who did get spanked that are just as messed up and irresponsible as younger generations. And there are plenty that grew up in homes where they didn't get spanked but are really good, hard working, responsible people. The bottom line you have to ask is - what is the purpose and what are they learning from it?

i do spank my son once in a while, specially if he is acting up too much, but ofcourse after giving him a warning or two and sometimes, i would slap his hands if he did something that i told him not to do.

I do occasionally spank my kids but only as a last resort or for life threatening situations. It takes more effort to remove the toys, TV privelages and watch to make sure your rules are being followed but really that is the best way. When you do that, it tells the child you care enough about them to give up your time to pay attention to them. Spanking is the easy way out and is overused. I disagree with people who say it is never, ever ok to swat a child on the behind.

i do spank my nieces and nephew to discipline them. In our country this is being tolerated on a certain level. however i think in the US, its a crime. parents are answerable of their acts.

I think parents should spank the kid if they are being bad..i think thats the problem with the young generation today they weren't spanked so they dont show respect to others or their parents..im not saying all are bad but most of the ones i see.

I spank only occasionally, and it is more to get her to listen that anything. If my daughter is doing something that could harm her and I can't get her attention any other way, then I will smack her on the bottom and that usually gets her attention pretty fast. I believe that parents have the right to discipline their children any way that they see fit as long as it is not abusive. If a parent thinks that a swat on the bottom will work better than a time out, then usually parents know their kids and what will work better than most. I don't agree that children should be spanked for every thing done wrong, as there are more effective ways to handle things, but in certain situations that may be the only thing that works.

I believe in spanking. I was spanked when I was growing up and I turned out fine. There is a difference in spanking and beating. But I dont see anything wrong with smacking your kid on the butt. I spank my nephews if they dont listen to me. But only after a warning. So they know whats coming.