Do you think it is ok to spank children?
Do you think that spanking is socially acceptable? Would they do it if your kids were in danger? If you did it in anger, would you feel bad about it?
According to a recent BabyCenter study, moms are divided. Nearly 1 out of 2 moms spank their children. And while 81% of BabyCenter moms surveyed were spanked as a child, some moms today turn to different methods to discipline their children. Let us know what you think!
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Yes (59.1%)
No (40.9%)
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I think it's OK if it's light and they are too young to understand words. Like, if the toddler goes to an open flame, you want to swat them away and explain to them why. Situations like that are fine. Never spank out of anger!
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Agree...I was spanked as a child, but it never hurt, it was more of a gesture that I had misbehaved...its NEVER okay to inflict pain.
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it really depends on how your spanking, how hard, why and if you follow with anything positive or helpful. Just hitting a child isnt going to do anything but create resentment especially if they are young and dont understand why they might 'deserve' it. I dont think its wrong to spank but i dont think its that great of an idea either. I used to hate my dad for spanking me but was more remorseful when i did something wrong and upset my mom because i felt bad on my own. I didnt feel bad in the same way for my dad i was worried how much trouble i might be in but that didnt stop me from doing something either. So i think understanding and trying to make sense for the child is more valuable, you just learn to lie to avoid your punishment if it is just physical punishment.
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I am completely against spanking,and I never spanked,ever.I reasoned and it always worked.The kids and I have a very special relationship now that they areolder and I'm sure that's one of the reasons.
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I spank when necessary, not hard just enough to get their attention and then usually will implement another type of punishment like time out or corner time.
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There are degress of spanking....If you do it lightly and not too often, it gets their attention!
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I think a swat on the leg or hand is OK if you need them to understand quickly.... but a long drawn out fearful experience with anxiety and a belt or pants down and all that makes me sick to my stomach to think about. NOT OK. There is time out, grounding, washing mouth out with soap, etc that's effective so why hurt them.
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I do not believe in spanking. You would not spank an adult so why spank a child. It is totally unacceptable and those who do need to learn to manage their anger. I have two boys and diffuse situations by Time out or grounding.
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I was spanked as a child and it made me angry towards my parents. A child should not be raised in a house of fear and physical punishment. It only teaches them that it is okay to be physically violent towards other children, and when they grow up, towards other people. It is never okay to hit anyone, not a child, not a spouse, no one.
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I believe spanking is okay - as long as it's NOT done out of anger. There is a BIG difference between beating a child out of anger and frustration and a quick swat on the behind. I was spanked once in a blue moon when I was a child - it did not negatively affect my relationship with my parents one bit. If anything, I had more respect for their authority...something many kids lack today. I don't spank my kids but it's only because there has has never been an occasion serious enough to warrant a spanking - however, I don't pass judgement on those who do.
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