How old do you think someone shold be till you start spanking them? What age should you stop?
149902
Well, that is really do the parent's disgression. Of course I don't recommend spanking an infant,however a tap on the hand and a NO is enough to let them know that they shouldn't do that. It is highly up to you as to when you should stop spanking your child. I am also a little bit skeptical of spanking. :S \n\nBUT You know I have seen mother's whack their 25 year sons with a wooden spoon :D quite humorous
662355
old enough to decide when your ready and when someone is FORCING you to do it. you should really let YOU judge that stuff!
289839
Yes I was spanked,my Dad had no problem tanning our backsides with a belt for bad behavior.It was the only way to get my attention.What many people fail to see,is that there is a difference between being spanked,and being beaten.\nAge:41
513440
It depends on what the abuser did.  If I saw a child get a spanking when they were acting out, I would probably frown upon it but that's almost overstepping boundaries if it was a simple spat on the butt.  Yet if I saw a parent just physically abuse their kid, I would definitely call the cops, testify and do everything I could to help that child.  I have seen what child abuse can do to a kids mind and how it affects them even when they are adults, so hell yeah I would do something.  If not walk up to them and tell them to take their hands off the child and inform them that the cops are on the way and prevent them from leaving.
1013571
you should wait until your 18
1075829
I believe a good spanking never hurt anyone.  I deal with kids all the time that have no respect.  If I acted like some kids I see today, my parents would have given me a good butt whippin!  And I woulda deserved it!  I grew up respecting my parents and backtalking was NOT tolerated.  \nI have nephews now, one of them is soooo BAD!  He backtalks, cusses and even hits his mom.  She just yells at him.  So, he yells back.  He doesn't do that when he's with me; I would spank his butt.  And when we are shopping and he starts to throw a fit, we leave everything where it is and leave the store, he gets nothing.  I've found with this one in particular though, spankings don't work so much now that he is older.  I make him write a paragraph or two, even a page sometimes on why he shouldn't do what he did. \nFor instance, he yelled at and back talked his grandmother.  He had to write a page telling me why he should be nice to her and all the things that she does for him.  By the time he finished he was in a better mood and hugged his grandma.  He is an exceptional writer now, too!  LOL  He's had lots of practice!
596943
16 I suppose. Maybe even 15. Few of my girls have done it at 15.
283528
It's never right to beat anyone. BUt if she's that much of a trouble making brat and that much of a problem for you, you could get her alone somewhere and spank her bare bottom. Or you could try to put up with her. It's up to you.
261280
How can you stop them? They are of age, Right?
172302
Honey, 12 isn't early; I started when I was like 4 or 5!  Children do, if they are not inhibited by adults with puritanical ideas.  There is nothing wrong with it, as long as you do it in private.
264803
I can pretty much count on one hand the number of times I was spanked as a child.  Most forms of discipline worked on me.  I was a great kid.  :P  I think today's parenting styles veer more towards being the child's friend than being the child's parent.  You can be both, but you can't forget that you're the parent.  With this responsibility comes the occasional need to discipline.  I think that if spanking is used as a last resort, it's fine.  If used too much, it, like any form of discipline, becomes ineffective.  I think the trick lies more in the consistency of punishment (and preventative measures) than it does the actual form...But then again, I don't have any kids, so what do I know?
345796
I don't think there is realy an age that is appropriate, because all people have different maturity levels at different times in their lives. I lost mine at the age of 16 and I'm 22. My boyfriend got my drunk and basically took advantage of me. Don't get me wrong, I could have said no, but I didn't. Today I wish I would have waited. Thinking about when my son gets older and if he ever asked mom, when did yo first have sex. Most parents would never hear that so I probably won't, but what if they were to ask? Although, I would never take it back because it got me where I am today, I've been happily married for two years with a gorgeous ten month old son. People make mistakes, but hopefully they learn from them. Society isn't the problem I don't think. i think the parents and schools need to start at a young age teaching values, because they are lacking somewhere.
272514
Yes I do. When I acted up as a kid, I KNEW I could count on a spanking. Kept me in line, and it wasn't cruel at all. \n\nMore parents need to spank their kids. 'Time outs' just don't do it.
1167530
Spanking a kid of any age is child abuse.
496734
I think that you should stop them before they get seriously hurt. They can work it out by talking it over.
726724
Amen to that. You have to get the upper hand, and spankings (not love swats or pats) will get the job done. I have raised three boys and four grandkids, and I have spanked all of them at one time or another. It is amazing how much good to correct behavior a spanking will do. Too many "parents" today are just going through the motions and not taking care of business. I see them in the stores every day. Moms or Dads will be there with a child (spanking age) throwing a fit, crying, making noise, and all they do is just say, "Now, Junior, you quit that and be nice." I have to bite my lip and go to another aisle. Time outs and verbal threats do not work well. America is raising one of the most disrespectful generation on the books - that is the reason that we have school shootings and all of the teen suicide, etc.. Parents beware - do your job or all of us will reap the "benefits" of our untrained undisciplined young people.
389462
Depends how old are u?