Is Spanking an Acceptable Form of Discipline?

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 Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative.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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A plethora of methodological issues are present in Baumrind's latest study which render her conclusions meaningless. See www.nospank.net/straus10.htm

- LaVonne August 8, 2008 6:41AM

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What an illogical conclusion

I do not spank my children, and they are not on medication. Sometimes talking doesn't work, but why I should resort to violence instead? My primary form of discipline is helping my child make restitution and solve the problem - if he breaks something, he helps me clean it up. If he is fighting with someone, we work together to figure out why and how sharing and talking is a better way to resove an issue.

How does spanking teach my child conflict resolution?? How does it teach him the natural consequences of his decisions?

Discipline is not "spanking or not discipline at all." What an illogical and dishonest conclusion.

- crunchymom September 19, 2008 3:52PM

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