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 Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative.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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November 6, 2008 7:57AM
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I am tired of hearing about how spankees are messed up
My husband and I were both spanked as children and we are completely healthy well rounded people who to this day love and respect our parents! I always remember loving my parents even when I was younger. I was at times a brat and needed to be spanked. I do not resent my parents for it.
I have NEVER been aggressive towards a soul and neither has my husband. We are not emotionally messed up in anyway. We both have a loving relationship and both Love each other and our son very much. I'm not saying there aren't other ways of handling things. There are tons of alternitives to spanking and they should be used depending on the child and the behavior.
I am just incredibly sick and tired of people saying that everyone who is spanked is emotionally messed up and violent etc. It is just not true. I could list at least 10 adults I know who turned out great.
- Jordyn August 22, 2008 11:48PM
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