Each child is different. And that is a gauge as to whether physical punishments(beatings)are necessary. When I was little (and according to my mother, I'm not to old to get a whoopin), my mom would say she was so embarrassed or disappointed in what i did. i'd feel bad and not do it again(at least for a little while). My younger sister though, wasn't like me. My mom's disappointment meant nothing to her so a spanking was necessary for her. I don't advocate hurting your child to the point of serious physical harm, but a little spanking can really straighten things out.
We need to recognize that there are young mothers, who can't deal with the stress of making ends meet and a screaming child. Sometimes a spanking is a small stress reliever. i'm not saying all mothers are like that but i have seen it on the bus and other places. That is when spankings aren't disciplinary but harmful.
Without spankings, would you really have so many funny stories to tell your friends about when you were little. You can talk for hours just about that.
Personally when i have children, I will view their characters to determine whether other options may work but if i have an especially mischevious child, he's gonna get it.
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