A child if he/she is bad. I emphasize on the word "spank" and do not mean beat...

In my opinion... yes... it worked for my bottom - for the most part -

I totally agree with you on that one

If they are in diapers yes, if they have outgrown them you should be a good enough parent that spanking isn't required any longer.

i think its best to give time outs instead...

i kinda like a good spank from time to time

If warnings don't work,yes. I live over a playground in an apartment complex. I have seen kids (not the majority) scream or even hit their parents. And the parents back down!

As long as the parent is in control of their temper. If they can't control their temper then NO!!!

My last spanking from my dad was when I was maybe 5 years old and he was PISSED - he is about 6'3" and maybe 250 pounds at the time, it was one of those grab you by the upper arm and hit you with the other hand things. He hit me so hard I was being lifted off the ground. Afterwards, I had welts on both sides of my hips from my waist down to my knees on my backside. So NOT IF YOU CAN'T CONTROL YOUR TEMPER!!! I do think it was the last time he ever laid a hand on me though, but I also remember that so-called "spanking" to this day.

If nothing else works.....a spank on the butt is fine.

spanking happens sometimes but i'd
avoid it if you can - read up on it

time outs, the magic "1....2..............3" are preferable
and just as effective

from the "corporal punishment" wiki:

"Academic studies have established that under some circumstances, corporal punishment of children can increase short-term compliance with parental commands, although comparisons in the same studies with alternative punishments such as one-minute time-outs did not establish that corporal punishment was more effective.[30]

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), however, in an official policy statement [4] (reaffirmed in 2004) states that "Corporal punishment is of limited effectiveness and has potentially deleterious side effects. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents be encouraged and assisted in the development of methods other than spanking for managing undesired behavior." In particular, the AAP believes that any corporal punishment methods other than open-hand spanking on the buttocks or extremities "are unacceptable" and "should never be used". The policy statement points out, summarizing several studies, that "The more children are spanked, the more anger they report as adults, the more likely they are to spank their own children, the more likely they are to approve of hitting a spouse, and the more marital conflict they experience as adults."[31] Spanking has been associated with higher rates of physical aggression, more substance abuse, and increased risk of crime and violence when used with older children and adolescents.[32]"

The American Psychological Association opposes the use of corporal punishment in schools, juvenile facilities, child care nurseries, and all other institutions, public or private, where children are cared for or educated (Conger, 1975). They state that corporal punishment is violent, unnecessary, may lower self-esteem, is likely to train children to use physical violence, and is liable to instill hostility and rage without reducing the undesired behavior.[33]

The Canadian Pediatrics Society policy on corporal punishment states "The Psychosocial Paediatrics Committee of the Canadian Paediatric Society has carefully reviewed the available research in the controversial area of disciplinary spanking (7-15)... The research that is available supports the position that spanking and other forms of physical punishment are associated with negative child outcomes. The Canadian Paediatric Society, therefore, recommends that physicians strongly discourage disciplinary spanking and all other forms of physical punishment"[34]

England's Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Royal College of Psychiatrists have called for a complete ban on all corporal punishment, stating "We believe it is both wrong and impracticable to seek to define acceptable forms of corporal punishment of children. Such an exercise is unjust. Hitting children is a lesson in bad behaviour."[35] and that "it is never appropriate to hit or beat children"[36]

The Australian Psychological Society holds that physical punishment of children should not be used as it has very limited capacity to deter unwanted behavior, does not teach alternative desirable behavior, often promotes further undesirable behaviors such as defiance and attachment to "delinquent" peer groups, encourages an acceptance of aggression and violence as acceptable responses to conflicts and problems[37]

UNESCO states "During the Commission on Human Rights, UNESCO launched a new report entitled "Eliminating Corporal Punishment - The Way Forward to Constructive Child Discipline". The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has consistently recommended States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child to prohibit corporal punishment and other forms of violence against children in institutions, in schools, and in the homes...To discipline or punish through physical harm is clearly a violation of the most basic of human rights. Research on corporal punishment has found it to be counterproductive and relatively ineffective, as well as dangerous and harmful to physical, psychological and social well being. While many States have developed child protection laws and systems violence still continues to be inflicted upon children"[38]

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child recommends that States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child to prohibit corporal punishment in institutions, in schools, and in the home.[38]"

While I'm not a parent, it was how I was raised. I agree that it's ok, as long as the punishment fits the crime. But, it needs to be reinforced with time outs at a young age then grounding as the child gets older. And it depends on if it's a boy or girl, boys tend to be more mischievous(My mom is still waiting for me to have kids so I can get what I deserve). I'm not saying to beat the kid obviously, but it's not good to bring up a child without any discipline. That's just bad parenting. As a kid, I had varying degrees of spanking depending on what I did, but I turned out ok in the end for it. Never do it in anger though, tough love. You can't just haul off and smack a kid. They need to know why it's happening. But, if they start hitting other kids after that, STOP! In some kids it can lead to what the guy above me is talking about. Whatever you decide is ultimately your choice, but make sure some kind of discipline is in place, or it's going to hurt the kid more in the long run. Sorry if anyone disagrees.

Slow hand just made me rethink everything I ever did as a parent......

Don't get me wronge I was raised on spankings (I'm fine now) and I still believe in corporal punishment as in open handed swatts but still all that info and research pushed together.....*whistles* (man oh man)

There is a time to spank a child. I had to learn that with me dog...it kills me to TAP her on her little booty, but it works!!

Spare the rod/spoil the child. Not advocating beating or being abusive but I do believe in spanking.

Agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!1There was padding put on them hinneys for more than sitting on.

beat on the brat with a baseball bat

yea defiantly worked for me it only took about two or three times and i got the point

I was beat badly as a child with belts and sticks on the butt or wherever it would hit and sometimes we couldn't go to school because of the stripes - I still got into crime and drugs when I was a teen.

Spanking is effective only if you don't have to use more than a couple times in a child's entire life.

I was spanked twice that I know about. Very effective. And I deserved it. First time I was playing with the stone blocks and other stuff my dad had laid out to make a wishing well. After I was told to stay away from it. I could have really hurt myself.

The other time, my friend and I were at the high school. (were were early elementary) Her dad was a coach and we were there watching him. But we were bored, so we walked home. It wasn't far. But we didn't tell anyone. So no one knew where we were. Many bad things could have happened.

In both instances, I did things that warranted it. Children who constantly get spanked are not learning anything about the consequences of their behavior. It is obviously not an effective punishment. Therefore, there is no point to continually use a method that does not work.

That's when spankings become something other than a reasonable punishment.

time outs dont work on the kids i watch. lol nothing works on them.