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You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children?
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Spanking is Ineffective
Spanking is not the actual punishment
As one who was spanked as a child, I do feel that it is an effective form of discipline. All of this controversy arises due to the various definitions of spanking . Spanking and child abuse are two completely different stories. Spanking is not a beating – in fact, spanking is not even the punishment itself. Spanking is the first step in the discipline process. When a child is in the midst of breaking a rule, a quick tap on the butt gets their attention. This spank is not the punishment, but it stops the child in their tracks and makes them listen to what the parent has to say. The punishment then ensues, coming in the form of words. A parent can tell the child what they did wrong, that they broke a rule, and send them to their room, no harm done. A child’s tears do not come from the smart of the smack, but from the guilt of disrespecting their parents and knowing they did wrong.
- kas43091
February 8, 2009 6:46PM
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Giving Warnings
I agree completely. In most cases a child has a warning also, its not as if a parent just loses control after a kid does or says something inappropriate. Most parents iniate a countdown like "one. . . two. . ." or warn them "you better stop." When I was a little kid and was throwimg a temper tantrum my mom would always tell me "you better stop this behavior before I get to three." Then she would start counting and it would work everytime and I would stop when she got to two.
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February 10, 2009 9:27AM
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Spanking is Ineffective
I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone.
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- Provenor
April 27, 2009 10:44PM
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