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Comment on How to Spank Your Kid by Tracey

Tracey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:38:57 +0000

That’s awful. But those people have temper issues that go beyond what they do with their kids. As someone who, as a rule, doesn’t “explode” about anything, I find spanking is a very effective deterrent. I’m calm when I do it but it’s not for show either. Several swats on the butt do make an impression. He hates it and tries to avoid it whenever possible by avoiding actions that might cause it.

Comment on How to Spank Your Kid by Jane

Jane — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:06:32 +0000

Tracey: “running away” is crucial when the parents don’t behave the way you do — they are not explaining calmly why it’s being done. Instead they explode in anger and some may reach for an object to use to hit the child, and they want to inflict as much sting as possible short of breaking a body part.

Comment on How to Spank Your Kid by Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:49:10 +0000

I don’t under the concept of the child running away being a crucial part of it. When I spank my 8 year old we sit and I calmly explain why it’s being done. I have him lay across my lap and spank his bottom with my hand. I don’t smack hard but hard enough for it to sting.

Comment on Make Your Garden a Fun Place for the Summer by Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:45:55 +0000

Good idea, even better is just letting them plant some plants or seeds or dig holes and fill them with water. It’s great fun for kids of all ages and let’s them see and feel science all while having alot of fun.

Comment on How to Spank Your Kid by Jane

Jane — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:08:20 +0000

Anita — Thank you for understanding where I’m coming from! Corporal punishment can be a charged topic; I come from a culture where spanking is considered an essential form of discipline (although some will get creative and ask their kids to hold a chair above their heads while kneeling on the floor). My interest is in keeping safe this choice to spank until the parents find an equally if not more effective alternative to disciplining their children.

Comment on How to Spank Your Kid by Anita Sanz

Anita Sanz — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:04:08 +0000

Jane…thank you for posting this, because although I rank in that group of parents and behavioral professionals who do not believe in spanking (it’s not effective as a form of punishment and as you point out, can be damaging) I know that not everyone is a non-spanker. Your advice is sound, and if taken, would decrease the possibility of physical or emotional damage to kids who are being spanked. There is always a danger to using physical force with individuals smaller than you, and especially if you are angry when you use that force. If you’re going to spank, I think it requires being in control of your thoughts, emotions, knowing what your intentions in your use of force are, etc.

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