Do you spank your child to discipline them?
By janice
@renicemae (4883)
Philippines
October 15, 2023 2:29am CST
Admittedly, my husband and I spanked our kid sometimes when he gets so naughty. I think, it's okay to spank them at times to discipline them but not always and too strong. We always tell him the reason why we hit him with our hand so that he can understand that what he's doing is not good.
Do you do the same?
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
15 Oct 23
We don't have children; but you have to be very careful in the US or they will arrest you for child abuse. Have a good Sunday.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
15 Oct 23
@porwest I agree. We are not like the kids of today. They aren't afraid of anyone and do what they please.
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@porwest (90823)
• United States
15 Oct 23
I do not have children, but absolutely believe in and support corporal punishment. I think the fact that many people gave up on it is why the world is so effed up these days. When there are no real consequences, none fear doing bad things.
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@kareng (59115)
• United States
15 Oct 23
I raised 3 daughters and they were spanked when needed. It wasn't often and it was BAD if they did get one. This taught them that they knew the consequences of doing wrong and therefore, behaved. No discipline and the kids have no guidance/training in life.
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@kareng (59115)
• United States
17 Oct 23
@renicemae It's hard in today's world! There is so much evil all around us.
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
16 Oct 23
@kareng I cheer for you. I hope i could raise my kids right also. That's my delima as a parent now.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
15 Oct 23
This depends on what they have done. Not all punishments fit the need for a spanking. The vast majority of the time we take a privilege away from my children all speaking teaches that hitting because one is upset with your actions. Telling children if someone makes them upset you can do the same to them. Punishments should fit the crime.
You broke something you pay for it. You do this or your electric will not be charged and place somewhere away from you.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
16 Oct 23
I agree with you @ShyBear88 punishment fitting to the crime. I also do that. I don't spank my child every time he made mistakes. Sometimes i get him out of the crowd, talk to him alone in the room and tell him the bad things he did, tell him to behave when there are visitors, etc.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Oct 23
I did at times in toddler years..always running away in dangerous places.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
24 Oct 23
@RebeccasFarm It's because children are so carefree and that's what make us worry
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
15 Oct 23
I see. They won't cry or fuss when ypu do that?
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@jstory07 (139697)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Oct 23
@renicemae No it would have done no good.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
24 Oct 23
@jstory07 I guess you're firm on your decisions. I easily got swayed most of the time.
