(03-05-2020, 01:56 PM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(03-02-2020, 06:40 PM)Jags Wrote: What bothers me is when I discipline my child and someone calls 911.  It’s okay folks, spanking is allowed.  “Spare the rod, spoil the child”.   It’s in the “books”

That's actually happened to you?

If you're doing it in public, maybe save it for when you get home.

Parents should have the courage and not worry about spanking their children in public.  It is not "abuse" unless the spanking is excessive (which a few swats on the behind is not).  Contrary to some peoples' belief spanking is a good form of teaching and discipline.  I know that I got my butt wore out a few times in public by my parents and never did what caused it again.  I think I turned out alright as a 50+ person having raised 3 children of my own and having a grandson.

Sure the kid is going to cry and basically "scream bloody murder" but the sting will go away shortly.

I don't advocate "excessive" beating of a child, but that is pretty subjective.  However, a few swats on the butt is certainly acceptable.

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