I would not spank a child every time they do something wrong. That gives them the idea it's ok to "hit" when things don't suit them.
I would give 1 warning and then 1 consequence for the actions and that could be time out away from TV, video games, telephone, etc.
Only time I ever smacked a child's behind was when they ran after me on a crowded and busy parking lot. They scared me so bad it was reaction on my part. Of course that 1 well placed swat taught them to NEVER do that again.
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lena
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this may sound wierd but my mom got spanked every day. discipline where she is from is called child abuse there. she got spanked for what she was gonna do i do not suggest spanking your kids like that. only as a last resort.
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CEM
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No, I never spank ever. When I see parents doing it in public, I feel so sorry for the kid and embarrassed for the parent for losing control.
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ozboz48
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That's easy.
Never.
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marrieda...
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As a LAST resort (hardly ever) - and no NO NO!! NEVER at a store!!