Is it okay to spank your child?

[Kwaipie]

I personally don't believe spanking is an effective punishment. What are your thoughts?

 

[Mrvile]

I wouldn't spank my kids but I do think it's a legit form of punishment.

 

[Sid59]

in the butt . open hand slap.

anywhere else, it's too much, IMO.

 

[blackdogdeek]

a resounding yes.

but i won't employ it with my children.

 

[Miramonti]

No. Anything less than a beating should be considered sexual assault.

 

[Ricemarine]

Not in public areas.
Private you have full authority.

 

[Zolty]

wow, 14 votes 100% yay

 

[jimbob200521]

I'd say it's ok to spank your children, but only as a last resort.

 

[BigJ]

STOP IT RIGHT NOW!

These threads always turn to sh!t. If you want a consensus, use the search.

 

[CollectiveUnconscious]

No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

 

[thepd7]

Spank: yes. Belt (on butt only): yes. Closed fist punch: no.

 

[AbAbber2k]

Originally posted by: jjsole
No. Anything less than a beating should be considered sexual assault.

WTF?

 

[engineereeyore]

I thinks it's effective, I just don't think it the best or only solution. Obviously, situations may exist that alter such an approach, but I've never had one yet and hope not to need one.

 

[pontifex]

so you people who are against spanking or say its ok but won't do it, what do you do as punishment?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

You're right. If you want to encourage their development you should use a billy club.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

Yes and the lack of spanking is eleventybillion+1 times worse.

 

[oddyager]

Absolutely. I've done some stupid things in my life and paid for it with a 5 across the eye. Woudl I do that to my own child? Hopefully I've raised them well enough where it won't be warranted.

 

[CollectiveUnconscious]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

You're right. If you want to encourage their development you should use a billy club.

Woohoo for violence. :roll:

 

[43st]

LOL @ the "Yes, but not my kid" comments.

 

[CollectiveUnconscious]

Originally posted by: BAMAVOO

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

Yes and the lack of spanking is eleventybillion+1 times worse.

Not if you use alternate methods. Research before you spew.

 

[Baked]

Behind closed doors and at parts of their body where outsiders can't normally see.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

You're right. If you want to encourage their development you should use a billy club.

Woohoo for violence. :roll:

Did I say billy club? I meant bat with nails in it.

 

[Dacalo]

I lived my first 9 years in Korea, and I used to get physical punishments from my mom. She would hit me on the calves or hands with a stick. Mind you, this is the norm there. We all grew up normal, and quite successful. I know hitting kids here is a taboo but I honestly don't see how little spanking here and there can be detrimental. So OP, I disagree with you.

Don't get me wrong, I am not encouraging to beat the $hit of of kids, that's wrong. But controlled disciplinary actions may help.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: CollectiveUnconscious
No no no no and NO. There are numerous studies that indicate that spanking is harmful to the development of the child.

harmful how?

 

[GoPackGo]

Little kids under 4 or 5 may need to have their fingers slapped as to warn them about something they shouldn't play with.

Normal spanking shouldnt occur until about 4 or 5.

Punching or hitting anywhere or spanking anywhere but the butt shouldnt be done.

Not until they are a smart mouthed teenager then anything goes.