To spank or not to spank, that is the question

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I was at a play date with a few moms that I didn't know that well. As is usually the case, the topic of misbehaving children came up. And we all pondered how we go about disciplining our kids. Several of the moms use the "time out chair". I've used it, with mixed results. Everyone was silent for a moment, and I volunteered, "Well I believe in spanking". For a minute I felt like the person who burps in church. Everyone stared.

Don't get me wrong, I don't spank at the drop of a hat. I know some child psycologists may give me a trillion reasons why not to spank, but I'm still a firm believer in it. But let me clarify. I spank only when it comes to DANGER situations. Run out in the street? Spanking. Push your brother down the stairs? Spanking. It just seems that the quick spank reiterates that the action in question was dangerous.

I'd love to hear comments on what you think. Do you spank? When? And what other forms of discipline do you use?

Now saying dirty words....that is another post.

posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 3:24 PM

Comments

# re: To spank or not to spank, that is the question

I'm for spanking too, a few firm taps. This is totally different than out- of- control beating your child.

Posted by Mary Alice Fugate on 3/15/2007 10:33 AM

# re: To spank or not to spank, that is the question

I have a 13 year old son. I have probably spanked him about a total of 7 or 8 times in his life. I reserve it for situations that require immediacy or as the moderator said, emergency or dangerous situations. Since it was not an overused method, it was very effective in focusing his attention on what he had done. As he got older, I found ways that were even more effective at getting his attention and bothered him more. Basically, taking away the X Box or not allowing him to attend a function he was looking forward to. As a pre-teen these were very effective. Thank goodness these alternative methods work well, because at his current stature of 6' tall, I doubt that I could bend him over my knee any longer, without hurting myself in the process! I agree that a firm tap is effective and acceptable. I was spanked growing up and still love my parents and am certainly not scarred by it! We have to use the method that is right for us, most effective on our child, and appropriate in the situation we are in at the moment.

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