PastWS

I believe we must teach our little blessings from God anyway possible. Meaning ,as a last resort I will spank my children but , we should always try other things first like prayer,read Gods word to see what He wants us to do,and let it be in love not anger.A spanking wont kill ure kid and possibly might teach him or her theres a consequence for every action .

God bless

ChrisCountryGirl

I'm against beating children

Joyful

I posted once about the same subject already but I would like to share it again.

My daughter has 6 year old son and she gives him light spanking in his butt when he is being naughty. He does not feel pain but does not like it because his favorite mama is giving him disapproval.

Spanking should be very lightly and it does not work if parent and the child don't have good, loving relationship. Loving relationship is a must for disciplining children.

Thank you.

Pastor Gary

The word "BEATING" in the first post in this thread is a very poor choice of words.

A 'correction' by using a flat palm on the posterior padding that God provided to His creation along with an explaination of right and wrong in terms that the child at his or her age can understand and why this correction is taking place in a CALM and NON-ANGRY demeanor is fully acceptable... except to those on a certain side of the political scene who just let the kids do whatever they wish to do and allow them to become unruly, undisciplined and ungodly copies of themselves.

A child should never be struck anywhere else but the butt. To stike the face, torso, etc., places the physical and emotional health of the child at risk and is not acceptable under any circumstances. That type of physical abuse may change the child into something that may not be able to be dealt with easilly later in life.

Terri206

Hi all im new to all of this . HOwever i have found this topic to be something of interest. Since I am a mother of 1 in his terrible two's i might add. And then again, I am a Daycare provider caring for children with in my home. With the state, With the state I am not allowed to use only disclipline that is " time out". some of these children ( for daycare) they need some disclipline with in the homes. With my 2 year old son if hes learning bad behaviors, then punishment is apart of the package.. Just for him to learn right from wrong since alot of the kids this day in age have none of it.. Not to forget the respect of others as well.

mustardseed

Personally, I think children should be disciplined in order to learn and grow up, but in moderation and in the correct way. Punishing children should be done out of love and not just to punish, or hurt them, or for the adult to vent their feelings.

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M. Reborn

Your approach is admirable and hopefully it will continue to work as your child matures. With the upbringing of our son, we found similar success, until he began to exert some independence. At that time children begin to show some belligerence...to challenge authority. A parent has to maintain control. Sometimes the child will back down, but eventually they confront you. At that moment I found that a hand to the backside was a suitable remedy. It let's them know that (in accord with the scriptures) there are times when "might makes right."

Boanerges

I believe there is a big difference between a beating and a little spanking- never beat a child and never discipline them when you are angry.

Padelford

Beating a child actually is not a crime as long as you don't use your fist. You can slap your child as long as the mark, if there is one, does not last for a certain amount of time.

I believe that beating your child is only needed when a child is being overly rude to you. But I also belive that spanking shouldn't be used.

Boanerges

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Oh yeah I never liked spanking at your age either !