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 Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative.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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Egad, i just read this woman's so called "expert" comments.." I don't recommend spanking or not??" I am a parent, raised 2 sons without ever using physical punishment. I have worked with literally hundreds of children , teens , and young adults as mentors, substitue dad, shoulder to cry on, or just a sounding board, people that have SUFFERED from a "simple spanking." You have no idea the emotional or mental makeup of any child, expert, to say that spanking in any way, shape, or form should ever be done or allowed. Do you know that schools still spank in this country? 20 states STILL allow, and others that ban in public schools allow in private religious ones, spanking. They allow these kids to be bent over, often in front of other students, to be beaten and battered with a 2-3 pound board until the child/student is either crying and/or severely humiliated and embarrased. What, expert, exactly is the lesson taught here?
I believe truely we NEED LAWS banning it. It's because by allowing it by law , we open up all too ofen "pandora's box" that can have devasting results with a child or a teenager! Sorry, but your advice BLEW IT. You should be ashamed of yourself for calling yourself an expert..clearly you are not, or you did not think your response through at all.
Seattledad..a loving parent that does not believe in punishment..rather age appropriate consequences that TEACH and EDUCATE a child/teen to allow them, teach them to make better choices
- Seattledad
August 5, 2009 1:03PM
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i agree spanking is ok although it needs to be done correctly although i do not agree that they should have ever taking spanking out of the school system because now a days what are they gonna do suspend you news flash people dont care they see that as a vacation
- spanker October 14, 2009 8:16PM
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