To Spank or Not to Spank? That is the Question.
Some people just don't get it.
The wood shed philosophy did this nation a lot better than picking up on Dr. Spock 40 years ago.
Spanking. Yes or No?
A well administered swat on the tush when appropriate or a tap to the back of the wrist when necessary are legitimate parenting tools. A parent may never have to even swat their kid on the butt however it is an option.
I've seen plenty of spoiled brat kids curse their parents and disrespect them in public. Those are the types of kids who have never been taught simple discipline and respect.
They have no fear of punishment whatsoever because their parents are irresponsible and soft. They don't respect or honor their parents. How can they? Their parents are actually abusing them by not disciplining them. That's not love.
How many screaming kids have you seen in the store where the parent acts like they have no ideas what to do? Or worse yet, the parent has a tantrum along with the child.
No, parents do not have a right to abuse their kids. There's a big difference between a swat on the bottom and spanking your child abusively.
If parents don't love their children enough to discipline them however and whenever appropriately, they are un-fit to be parents.
Most societal rejects come from either of two places. Getting abused by their folks/guardians (verbal/physical/emotional) or laissez faire (let them do what they want to whenever they want to). No balance. No real, consistent expectations or disciple.
Five and 10 year olds run many households. By the time they get to be teen-agers the damage may be irreparable. Many will grow up to be on Maury Povitch and Jerry Springer or they will be dead.
Dr Spock? Please.
This nation is reaping the results of those failed philosophies right now. It's a shame and our young people are paying for it with their lives.
Wake up.