Children are in the highest state of plasticity. Their brain gets as much information about everything. This means if they are raised will being spanked, they will adapt to this as they age. I think spanking will just cause the child to develop anger issues and make them more introverted. The child ...

Idk how a grown ass dude could consider hitting a 40/50# 6 y/o ok. Doesn’t matter if it’s “effective” or “how it’s always been done” it’s just fucking wrong

Honestly, some of these comments are just wild. This is a group of people on THE decentralized social network, that are most likely anti-statist or at least libertarian (small l) and are presumably “fuck you, don’t tell me what to do types”. But then they’re like, “yeah sometimes I have to...

I beat my kids randomly just to remind them who's in charge. But seriously, the few times I've spanked my kids I've regretted it.

It depends on whether the child is a psychopath or not.

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Great question. I always thought it strange that it was against the law for someone to slap their boss in the face when he or she was being a dick, or noncomplying with their commands, but it was perfectly legal to hit their weak and defenseless kids. The boss can physically and legally defend the...

I think it's unnecessary & introduces violence as an acceptable way to solve problems. My son went through a short phase of hitting my wife & I think it was initiated by a few smacks that I dished out to him. I regret taking that path. I think what's more important when setting boundaries, is that ...

Proverbs 22:15 “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” I think God is right.

No and no

I hit my kids all the time With the cardboard tube from wrapping paper. It's not about inflicting pain. It gets their attention with a unique popping sound, and physical touch. Plus, you learn very quickly that you *can't* hit hard at all or you'll break the cardboard sword.

Your job is to teach and guide them. Ask what this teaches them.

yes , to a certain age (we stopped spanking around 5 yo) and NEVER out of anger. use it sparingly.

Yeah, ever since the no spank movement has started, it seems like it’s really taken off for kids as they are killing it in determining their own boundaries and listening to their parents trying to reason with them. I always love the dad who drives a mini van, shops at target, and likely tucks in ...

Appropriateness is subordinate to effectiveness. I’ve never had to do it with my kids but can see that it would probably have been effective with one and ineffective with the other.

All humans need productive discipline and boundaries. Spanking accordingly is 100% mandatory in parenting.

If anything it made me more rebellious. Also there is a distinction between respect and fear. I think it always resulted of my parents being overwhelmed and helpless. Losing ones temper is not something to look up to and will not gain you respect. 🧡 If I think back to my school days, there wer...

No, it is retarded.

Spanking children is illegal in civilized countries

I got paddled in school in Mississippi. I preferred it over dentition or suspension. I been out of school nearly 20 years and they are still doing it.

Yes, spanking is effective and appropriate at times for young children. A little pain reinforces better behavior. But, spanking is only effective for young children. When they get to a certain age, and reason kicks in, incentives and disincentives are more effective, e.g. "Oh, I thought you wante...

Worked for me! Was never excessive. I don’t even remember it hurting ever. Think it was just the concept of punishment. Which is something everyone should understand and young kids (and some adults) maybe can’t reason about yet.

Never. It is the sign of a piss-poor parent. Battery is never okay and those who think it is when you do it against those who can't defend themselves should not be parents. I'll die on this hill.

Those promoting spanking, just be honest with yourself. Everything you say are just ex-post facto justifications for an uncomfortable reality: you either want to hit children, or you are too cowardly to adequetely address what happened to you. Spanking is unnecessary and destructive, and a tool tha...

I was spanked once, and introspecting about it, all it did was cause me to lose respect for my father. I obeyed afterwards but from that point I saw my dad as emotionally weak and patetic.

Never, ignore the child when required and/or explain things and whys. And explain why sometimes "no" is the only answer.

No