Spanking done correctly isn't abuse. Almost every person on this thread that was anti spanking and was spanked was spanked incorrectly. For those that were spanked correctly they didn't take issue with spanking once in a while. It's my opinion in general people get far too involved in what goes on in others homes.
However, a spanking should be given only in response to willful defiance to a clear, appropriate parental directive that the child understands and is capable of following.
I agree that spanking doesn't relate to the unfinished schoolwork, but I consider the issue NOT to be the work but a rebellious attitude. And I feel that spanking is a very acceptable punishment for that. I think they've tried all kinds of "natural consequences", and it hasn't helped. Drastic behavior requires drastic punishment.
Hello everyone. I recently got into a lively discussion about spanking, and thought I would ask people on here what they thought. Just to be clear I do spank my kids. Thank you for your input in advance.
No doubt spanking would be over faster than suspension, but I can't imagine a high schooler bending over for a school official to paddle him or her. These kids are 16, 17, 18 years old. They're transitioning into adulthood; shouldn't their consequences reflex that?
For me, spanking should only be part of your game plan. To leave it at just a spanking is dropping the ball on an opportunity to train the child. However, to merely use problem solving skills, like Love and Logic is also only half of what a child needs to learn that defiance is not tolerated.