Hmmm...interesting. I'm well past school age, and still enjoy a good spanking.


But, I agree with Eric. There are differences in kids. Some feel bad if they've disappointed someone. They punish themselves. Others it seems need a boot in the [BLEEP].


I got it twice in grade school. It was strict back then. Minor stuff too. Did I tell Dad? Hell no. I'd get another.


Tough subject. There is so little discipline, respect among many young people. I dunno, a student telling a teacher to go piss themselves or piss off needs some discipline. If the student puts his hands on a teacher, he needs more.

This time out business in a room full of toys isn't a deterrent.

I was always afraid to raise a hand however, I'm not exactly a small person and what I would think was a tap would actually hurt someone. It scared me that I would do more damage to my child and therefore refrained.

We found other ways, and they worked. Taking an XBox outside and introducing it to a Louisville slugger was effective. And no...didn't replace it later. But...the crime has to fit the punishment. Where does one draw the line?

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