Do you think spanking is an effective form of discipline?

Tantrums, whining, not listening, bedtime battles, power struggles. It’s enough to drive parents crazy. So why do kids misbehave? And is spanking an effective way to deal with it?

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30.9%
Yes. When other options fail, spanking (when used safely and judiciously) can have a big impact.
105 votes
22.9%
No. Spanking only re-inforces negative behavior and doesn't teach children how problems can be solved through proper, positive communication.
78 votes
46.2%
Sometimes. When used in conjunction with appropriate verbal discipline, spanking can be a useful tool for parents.
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Sometimes. When used in conjunction with appropriate verbal discipline, spanking can be a useful tool for parents.

Rarely. If used as a consequence of forbidden behavior when other punishment fails.

    #1
     - Sara-370701
     - 4:28 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
    No. Spanking only re-inforces negative behavior and doesn't teach children how problems can be solved through proper, positive communication.

    Spanking is awful because you are inflicting violence to get someone to bend to your will it is abuse no matter what!!!!!

      #2
       - ajschultz45
       - 8:00 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
      Sometimes. When used in conjunction with appropriate verbal discipline, spanking can be a useful tool for parents.

      There is a big difference between spanking and beating and some people are just not able to tell the difference.

        #3
         - jamib
         - 9:47 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
        Sometimes. When used in conjunction with appropriate verbal discipline, spanking can be a useful tool for parents.

        RESPECT! ~TO and FROM the child. I taught it to a young man I mentored. As he displayed 'respect' he saw it come back in a happy Mom.

          #4
           - Bob-1588955
           - 10:01 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
          No. Spanking only re-inforces negative behavior and doesn't teach children how problems can be solved through proper, positive communication.

          For the spankers out there, know that the only thing you are teaching your child is that it is ok to use physical force on another person.

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          #5
           - Cindy Royal
           - 8:39 pm EST on Fri Jan 29, 2010
          No. Spanking only re-inforces negative behavior and doesn't teach children how problems can be solved through proper, positive communication.

          you cant teach a child to stop hitting or hurting someone when you are going to hit them.

            #6
             - momof1-1604665
             - 11:21 am EST on Wed Feb 3, 2010
            No. Spanking only re-inforces negative behavior and doesn't teach children how problems can be solved through proper, positive communication.

            All it taught me was not to respect my parents...after all how could I respect two people who lost control? I have no relationship with the

              #7
               - Phoenix-910413
               - 12:02 pm EST on Wed Feb 3, 2010

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              Comment author avatarSpooky Boyfriend

              ...oh hells yeah! Come over here and bend over my knee...

                Reply#1 - Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:59 PM EST
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