Do you think that spankings should still be used as a form of discipline?
609332
spanking yes, beating, no. in years gone by, spanking was always used. people grew up with more respect and crime was no where near as bad. u could leave your doors open and be safe and not be burgled etc. kids were no where near as spoiled as they are now yet they grew up a whole lot better. more considerate, more respectful and were thankful for wot they had.
666414
I would, we put off punishing kids and look at them now, the are in grade school cussing, making gangs, they have no respect. I've seen kids I believe a good sound beating every now and then will straighten them out.
777864
O think we should bring it back - and in fact in the US - a small project has already been set-up which does exactly that!\n\nIn short although people cannot be FORCED to submit to corporal punishment - some criminals can VOLUNTEER to be treated in that way under some conditions - and perhaps get reduced jail time in return.\n\nLots of details here http://www.okplus.com/fedup/index.html...\n\nVery interestingly, they presently have a ZERO recidivism level for people that have been through their system.\n\nDo not be thrown by the site, the program is still running BUT the website is badly in need of some updating (or was when I last looked)\n\nI think one hangup people have about corporal punishment, is the perceived severity of it. The old UK / USA way of flogging across the back in fact left little more than "shaving nicks" - if it cut at all.\n\nAnyone who has seen too many "Mutiny on the bounty" style films and wishes to disagree should try to remember that the make-up department tends to get more than a little carried away.\n\nWet rope is not sharp enough or dense enough to "lay a mans back open to the bone" Something does not need to cut to be felt ;)\n\nThe scheme mentioned above in fact uses low-voltage cable as a cheap disposable lash material. Like the rope, little or no cutting at all - but apparently the welts are quite tender at the time.\n\nI just wish we had a system like this in the UK too, I think it could be a valuable tool to help people stay out of prison and to reduce the prison population. Nanny-state in the UK though at the moment so not much chance for a while yet.
951090
i was spanked with a belt. do i feel like i was abused? no i don't. you have to get your kids to listen to you somehow for their own good.
135949
If it is policy in your childs school to spank, the only way to prevent that is to write a note saying that you dont want your child spanked at any time.  If its just your child saying that, then the best way for them to not get spanked is to not misbehave.  My school (when I was in school a long LONG time ago) spanked w/ a paddle and the parents that didnt want that to happen simply wrote a note.
1053029
I think as long as it is in moderation, leaves no marks, and is not done in a vengeful way. A swat on the rear can communicate your opinion of a child's action a lot better than words with some kids.
1058672
I spanked all my kids, and I have three.  You have to instill fear into a child otherwise they run wild without fear of being punished.  I know, all you non-spankers are bit*hin, shut up.
675802
anything which separates one child from the group and inflicts undue stress upon that child can be considered corporal punishment.  So, yes physical training can be corporal punishment.
190840
look the spanks is good every time as the spanks give the students  an alarm to avoid doing wronge\nfor me i use it in my calss but most times with girls as the talk 2 much at class
889507
I think spanking should be ok.  Whipping, beating, no.  The problem is defining the limits.  But, our oh, so fine legal system should be up to that challenge.\n\nWhy?  Because, time-outs and other punishments work great on some kids.  Others don't respond to those methods at all.  If a parent can't control a child, they can't protect them, either.  If a swat on the rear gets their attention, and makes them respect what you are saying (like, "I said don't run out into the street!" or "Don't you hit your little sister again!" or 'Quit punching the dog!")  then it's worth the momentary pain it causes.  It needs to be employed with reason, and that's where problems always arise, but it's asinine to remove it from the realm of parenting by law.  Parenting is a hard enough job already.  People who say 'loving isn't about hitting' obviously either put their children into therapy/on drugs to control them, or have never had to deal with a truly headstrong child.
741109
Without discipline in schools the inmates would be running the place.  Kids have to learn interaction with their peer groups as well as public behavior, how to sit and follow instruction, and what is and is not acceptable in group situations.  A lot of these things can't be taught in the home for obvious reasons. Discipline is merely the tool to learn acceptable behaviors.
456103
Sure.  There is no federal law banning corporal punishment in schools, it is up to the states.  Most southern states still practice spanking on kids for disciplinary violations.  It is also possible for schools in states that have taken a stance against physical punishment to get waivers that allow them to do it with parental consent.  This is not likely to be addressed federally any time soon.
458548
As far as I know, caning is quite common in schools in my place, not in Malaysia as a general. Some parents also use it as a way to discipline their children. In my opinion, it is quite an effective way. Sometimes theoretical psychology and soothing words just aren't enough to handle children. But, of course, things can turn quite ugly if the one caning loses control and turns violent instead. Moderation is the key.
403751
thts bad, i'd say tell him firmly that if he doesnt stop,his privileges will be curtailed.Spanking or hitting him will only make him more stubborn.
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.
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.
1082292
Ya know, public corporal punishment used to be executed in this country, the crime level was lower but there were also a lot less people living in the country. I am not sure that is a good idea, but something has to be done, the crime rate is out of control. What's sad I think is that corporal punishment might work, but it would be a media circus and then in turn be useless, there has to be a better answer!