Corporal Punishment

I think spanking a child is okay if they do something really bad,and as long as you do not do it too often, and also I think kids should be taught that spanking is not a form of violence,and that violence is wrong, unless you are defending yourself.

I think that spanking a kid and expecting the kid to grow up to be non-violent is like teaching the 10 commands, one of which includes THOU SHALT NOT KILL, and then sending the student off to fight for their country, possibly killing people.

I spanked both my kids when it was necessary and it did the trick....I've also bit my son and slapped both kids in the mouth...Are they damaged from it? NOPE...why? because regardless of WHAT the punishment was be it spanking, grounding, etc etc its ALWAYS been that I EXPLAIN TO THEM the whys and whats...Keep in mind though I didnt spank my kids ALL the time..they had to have done something pretty naughty to get a slap on the bottom which was rare.... I see nothing wrong with it PROVIDED its not done all the time, with objects and unexplained.... People who are against spanking, I've found, often say that spanking a child then telling them that violence is unacceptable doesnt make sense HOWEVER spanking and being violent are two different things IMO....and thats where the explaining comes in..Both my kids remember being spanked and they both agree that they should have been and neither of htem are violent in fact just the opposite..they are both very gentle ppl..

I'm in agreement with you on this. If my child does wrong, then I'm the one who needs to handle the issue. Tell me that she has misbehaved and I'll put her in timeout. Or, I'll speak to her to find out why she acted out. I don't like the idea of my child being hit by a stranger or anyone for that matter. That builds mistrust and animosity. What if the person spanking your child at school is an abuser and takes special pleasure in hitting children? You can never tell. You don't want to expose your kids to something like that. Because you know the whole time a stranger or principle or teacher is hitting them, they are screaming, "mommy, mommy, please stop them." And of course mommy is not there. I would never put my child through that. I don't spank. It doesn't work. Friends of mine believe in spanking, have nasty acting kids who don't obey. My child is well mannered, considerate, sweet and good natured. Not to mention, bright and creative. She is always thinking of everyone's well being. She hugs my head when i have a headache and cries with me when I am feeling sad over a movie. She is the best child, ever. And she doesn't get spanked, ever! We talk to her when she acts out or misbehaves and try to understand why she is acting out. If she has a need for attention then we give her attention. If she is simply hungry, then we give her food. Sometimes kids act out for those reasons. They don't have the communication ability to express their needs. For some parents spanking is a quicker solution than fixing a meal for one child or taking out time from their busy schedule. We don't penalize her for her needs. We help her. I am happy to hear that other parents feel the same way. Be well.

I agree, it is way too common for parents and others to spank their children! It is too easy! It is also not a form of discipline as many people still think of it! Rather, it is a form of punishment! It is not always necessary to punish your children! Discipline means teaching! We are teaching our children through our behavior and sometimes through words. Actions do speak louder than words! With my first born, I remember at times I thought I had to spank him! When I noticed him hitting his playmates, I asked him about it. HE said they did not do what he told them to, so he had to hit them! I realized that is what he was being taught when I spanked him, so I stopped. I went to the library and found a great book based more on children's needs than on what was tradition!

I agree with corporal punishment. Spanking kids are one way of teaching them what is right and what is wrong. We dont spank our lovely kids because we want to hurt them. We just want to discipline them so when they grow up, atleast they have an idea on what is good and what is not. But spanking should not be done often. We should only do it on worse case scenarios like when he did something really really bad and won't apologize. In my part, I feel hurt when i spank my kid but then, if i don't, i know it will be harder when he's older.

here in the state of mississippi, in this town corporal punishment is allow. every year they have a form to sign whether you want your child spanked or not. I always say no. because I look at it this way, if my child does something so bad to need a spanking, then I need to be notified. Then I will be the judge of their punishment.

I do not agree with spanking now a days.I think back in the 1800s" taking a boy out to the barn and giving him a few whacks on the butt was effective then.Now a days it is not effective no matter how you do it.I personally lean towards positive reinforcement as often as possible.also be vigilant and watching for sneakiness or lying these are very important issue to disapprove of.Prove to your child that you are paying attention to what they are doing.Always comment on something good and positive they do you can be sure they will repeat it.Just my opinion. Jas