do you think it is wrong to spank your child.?
141094
Usually, but not always.  If the parent is acting out of anger, or is not in control of his emotions, it is wrong.  If the parent hits too hard, it is wrong.  As a regular form of disipline, it's wrong.  But depending on the kid and the circumstances, it may be extremely effective.  When the child has something outside significantly worse than his/her normal level of disobediance and general bad behavior, a GENTLE spanking MAY help the child to understand that whatever it was that he/she did is entirely unacceptable, and goes beyond the normal level of trouble-making.
420239
Yes Spanking with a belt is abuse because if you leave a mark on them that is abuse.\n\nDefinatly abuse. Use other means of punishment or report it. Millions of children are killed because of abuse.
297479
A legal guardian can delegate the right to discipline the child to his/her spouse, but nowadays hitting a child is often considered child abuse.  Simple spanking is probably all right depending on the age of the child and the severity of the punishment.
851191
I believe in the old saying (spare the rod /spoil the child).My father also believed in this saying and i received more than my fair share of a** whippings.But this helped me learn right from wrong and made me a better person.In todays world it seems that parents are almost afraid to spank their children for fear of having them taken away or being charged w/child abuse.I believe that grounding a child works to a certain degree but is not nearly as effective as a good old fashion spanking.
1011357
There is nothing wrong with young kids engaging in some naughty\nacts . it is quite healthy and natural. most young animals do it in\nNature.  but as adults now you have to consider social costs and\nconsquences. if you are both keen about it.  Just keep your secret\nto yourselves and have fun. it is no body's business. enjoy it.
233287
For a child to be "beaten up," as in abused or battered, absolutely not.  No child should have to suffer abuse or physical torment to that extent.  If parents want to punish their children for wrongdoing with minor physical discipline, like spanking, that is up to each parent to decide.  But no parent is ever justified in disciplining without a legitimate reason, and no parent is ever justified in "beating up" the child in a dangerous or significant way.  It is child abuse, which is illegal in every state, severely punishable by law, and psychologically and physically harms the child.
309131
Corporal punish beyond the age of 10 or 12 is of little benefit.  Reason, restriction ect is more appropriate.  Mom has the responsibility to raise you but not the right to abuse you.
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.
805500
I know I will get a lot of slack for this, but I think it all stems from how they are raised. Parents don't believe in spanking anymore.\n\nI was spanked and knew from the beginning of knowing that there are consequences to any actions. Children who are not spanked have no fear of anything they do. They will just get a time out or spoken to.\n\nI have seen it from a child to a man. A family member of mine was raised without punishment of almost any kind. I used to tell his mother he would end up in jail for this. And where is he now at age 21? You guessed it.\n\nHis whole life, he did whatever and never had consequences. This makes children believe they can get away with anything really and not have to face what they have done. Now this person has to face what he has done.\n\nI told her when he was little and smart mouthing everyone that he would never hold down a job because a boss will not take mouth back. He did not make it through school because he would not listen to teachers and always had smart remarks. His mother blamed that on the teachers. Yes, every teacher he had was bullying him. He did nothing wrong.\n\nWhatever PEOPLE, children cannot just be told something and be expected to understand. They have to be shown they have done a wrong thing.\n\nOh no, parents don't want to be feared. They think spanking teaches the child to hit. Whatever. These parents are ruining the future of their children's lives.
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!
105938
I'm definitely against it.  The appalling thing is that it is still allowed in many states in the US and in many other parts of the world.   There was a question here yesterday about it  - I wish I could remember exactly where it was, but it was listed somewhere in the Education section - and one of the people who answered listed all the states where it is still permitted and I was quite surprised.\n\nIf you think about it, we try to teach our children to not hit, and that it is not ok for them to hit smaller kids especially.  Corporal punishment teaches children that it is ok for bigger people to hit smaller people!!!  How illogical is that!!!  And you know what happens then - those who get hit by someone bigger go on to hit someone smaller.  It also perpetuates bullying in schools, as that is what corporal punishment boils down to - a form of sanctioned bullying.\n\nChildren learn from us not so much by listening to what we say but by observing what we do.  I'm not religious, though I am spiritual.  If we all lived by the Golden Rule we wouldn't even ask if corporal punishment was ok.  Interesting, isn't it, that in the days of "spare the rod and spoil the child" people chose to ignore the Golden Rule.
939416
No I don't believe anyone deserves to be hit for any reason. I raised a wonderful child without ever hitting her. She is well adjusted, masters degree, great job, perfect boyfriend,very family oriented, and mentally sound. You do not have to hit children to make them obey. Hitting is just the lazy way of discipline for parents who don't want to take the time to do it right. Have you ever made a mistake at work? A big mistake that caused the company to lose money or get others in trouble. Have you ever spilled anything at work, a drink or your lunch or broke anything? Have you ever lied about being sick or something more serious? So, how would you like it if your boss or co-workers solved the problem by hitting you. If your boss smacked you on the butt a few times, how would you feel? If your co-workers slapped you, kicked you, or hit you with a belt, would you like it? Its the same thing. You should treat a child like you would like to be treated. Realize that everyone makes mistakes and accidents happen. Hitting your child only makes them believe that violence is the answer to problems. Don't raise another violent person. We have enough in the world now.
208919
i have three kids and when it comes to spanking them when it needs to be done i do it. i dont spank all the time most of the time its time out but some times they need a good spanking and there is nothing wrong with that. there are too many kids today that are just unruley and mouthy and that really need a spanking. parents today spend to much time trying to be friends and the perfect parents instead of being real parents and that aggrivates me.
191535
I'd say no....does it seem normal to you?....I don't have any kids of my own but I have always been told that physically disciplining them is not the answer...however if I had a child that was my own flesh and blood I would physically discipline them than someone else....just my opinion
658409
i think you like to be spanked
720289
Yes I do when I think my son needs it! He is almost 3. I will not spank him when he spills his milk but his butt will be tested if he runs into the street!\n\nSpanking is good for kids! My kids will not get in trouble like these kids that are raised with the "time out" punishment thing! What a joke!!!
416012
I guess many people do it. Just dont get caught. As a parent I would do what is best for my child. It really\nis no big deal.