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by -Slick- on August 11th, 2009

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Do you think that parents, have the right to spank there child, not in a abusive way, as far as discipline goes, and if there deserve it?

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  • by Phoebe-Caulfield on August 11th, 2009

    Phoebe-Caulfield

    No. It just makes kids afraid. When I was growing up I was hit with anything handy, electrical cord, vacuum, book, belt, stick, etc. So it's hard for me to separate, in general I think talking to me would have been as effective 95% percent of the time.

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  • by PocketNut is as sure as a peanut on August 11th, 2009

    PocketNut is as sure as a peanut

    I am all for smacking, a smack is a shock, but it should only be used as a last resort, often using the right tone of voice will have an effect.
    I am utterly against beating children, or hitting them with objects of any kind.
    Obviously, pillow fights are another thing all together!

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  • by Neptune66 on August 11th, 2009

    Neptune66

    I think they should have the right in certain and very specific circumstances. For example, if they continue to do something dangerous or endanger the life of another child.

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  • by j ninja... on August 11th, 2009

    j ninja...

    Spare the rod, spoil the child.

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  • by 63strole on August 11th, 2009

    63strole

    Spare the rod and spoil the child

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  • by Draedin on June 20th, 2010

    Draedin

    Yes, parents have that right to give a swift pop on the ass. Physically, does it hurt? Nah, that's why it's on the ass, and not on the nose.

    There's a line between abuse and discipline. Not all children need a spanking, and not all will learn from it.

    Good question tho...

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  • by MsSmartAss on June 20th, 2010

    MsSmartAss

    I think it depends on the kid.
    If you have someone more timid in general, then you need to be able to talk to them, but if they carry out their behavior still after the warning, then a spanking comes to order.

    But.. I don't think you should just go around spanking kids, they should atleast have a warning first.. unless they know they shouldn't have done it.

    I was spanked growing up, but you know what? I know I was a bad kid, lol.. and now I'm a good person.
    People these days are afraid to hit their kids because of "psychological truama", and really.. it's actually worst (depending on the kid/action) if you just try and "talk it out". Look at teenagers these days, you ask them to put the fork in the sink.. do they do it? No. How many times do you have to ask them? 15.

    I'm sorry, but I worked at Build-a-Bear, I've seen kids go out of control and run around the store and parents do nothing.. and those kids end up growing up to be spoiled, get everything they want, and doing whatever they want because they know mommy and daddy isn't going to touch them.

    But like I said, it depends on the kid and action. Sure, if you get hit with a vaccuum, that's a tad crazy and something like that will leave a mental mark, but if you're just spanking the kid on the butt, that's not going to be very damaging unless done over the little things like.. leaving the water running or keeping the light on when it should be off.

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  • by heavenlyangel35 on June 20th, 2010

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    it depends on the child, my parents use to hit me when i was a kid, i rebelled and sort of hated them for it but it doesn't last

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  • by randomness - is now a Maestro on August 11th, 2009

    randomness - is now a Maestro

    When does someone deserve to be assaulted? Why is it not okay to assault an adult, yet it is okay to assault a defenseless child?

    I believe that while parents have the legal right to spank their children as punishment, they should not do it. I find it abhorrent.

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  • by Ron-T on August 11th, 2009

    Ron-T

    sure do,its a language they understand and when needed should be given(a good hiding)this is how they learn.

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  • by Scooby on August 11th, 2009

    Scooby

    Yes I do!! :-/

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  • by callmecasanova on August 11th, 2009

    callmecasanova

    smacking lighlty for discipline is very productive. It allows for a greater fear for parents, also making there level of repect to an ultimate. In this society, parents must show authority to keep control, b/c onces fear is lost, respect is lost.

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  • by BigDaddyBS on August 11th, 2009

    BigDaddyBS

    Yes... Within reason. Please see http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3574056

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  • by Jadey - Vive la difference on August 11th, 2009

    Jadey - Vive la difference

    I definitely believe parents have the right to spank their children, in a controlled and fair way, as part of a system of discipline.

    I don't agree that spanking is the best form of discipline though, not by a long shot, I also don't agree with it generally - but still, I wouldn't claim on that basis that parent's don't have the right. They do. It is just a shame it has to come to that!

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  • by to the SNAKE PIT! on August 11th, 2009

    to the SNAKE PIT!

    Yes, but never when your angry, youll go to far

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  • by Tveg on August 11th, 2009

    Tveg

    Look at the shape the world is in, and the rampant disrespect of kids today with very few spanking. Yes, they have the right, but proper parenting would make it a rare occurrence.

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  • by Violet on August 11th, 2009

    Violet

    ya, I think it's ok. I had a psyc teacher tell me not to spank a crying child though.

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  • by Anonymous on July 4th, 2010

    Anonymous

    Yes parents have the right to discipline their child as they choose.

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