8 Reasons to Spank Your Kids

February 8th, 2011 - By LaShaun Williams

Editor’s Note: Another writer of ours recently wrote about how spanking is not necessarily the right way to discipline a child. LaShaun Williams has a different take on that…

Spanking has become a highly debated form of discipline in recent times, with some arguing swats on the bottom are crimes. A generation ago, most kids felt the sting of a belt. Now, it’s time out. As with everything pertaining to kids, the effectiveness of discipline depends on the child.

Timid, approval-seeking kids are usually good with a time-out. But there are some children who like to push their limits. Those are the children who may require a pop. Knowing your child is the key to nailing down the most effective forms of discipline. While some studies have shown the negative effects of spanking, today’s disrespectful youth have shown what happens when necessary spanking is forgone. Controlled, purposeful spanking is not abuse. Impulsive spanking out of anger and frustration is abusive. Believe it or not, it is not unrealistic to teach a child to obey the first time—tough but not impossible.

If you’re not spanking and you have a child who is testing you time and time again, you may want to consider picking out a switch before he (or she) ends up on Beyond Scared Straight. Here’s why:

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  • Student

    YES! Spanking is NOT abuse when done in a calm, disciplinary measure towards children. I was spanked as a child, but only when i truly deserved it. It taught me to be respectful and follow the rules. Students in my school who have never been spanked and raised on permissive parenting are far less successful academically and are more prone to use drugs and alcohol than myself and others who have been properly raised. I definitely do not think that it should be used often or for minor instances, but big issues absolutely cannot go unpunished.

  • TealRose

    Fatty McFurry – look at the dictionary. Spanking IS hitting – as is whipping/caning/paddling etc etc. Also discipline means to teach – it does NOT mean to hit.

    If you cannot 'teach' a child without hitting it one should not have a child anywhere near you – the same as if you can't control yourself around your colleagues, friends, wife, husband etc when they do things you don't like, you shouldn't be around adults either!

    There is NO reason ever to hit a child period. It is lazy and damaging – and I know all about that at 57. My children were not hit or treated badly in any way – and are now wonderful adults, as are my growing grandchildren who are not hit either.

    HItting is disrespectful in the extreme. I have never respected or trusted anyone who hits me .. why should I ?? As an adult one needs to earn respect just as children do too – and that means by showing respect – you don't get respect just because you are older and larger than another being!

    At 35 you should still be able to show your children love, care, kindness, gentleness, respect instead of violence – and thereby gain children who are kind, gentle and respectful of all beings – instead of mean spirited and resentful !

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