I got the occasional whack if I was really out of line, I guess its a functional punishment but I think the reason parents use it is because its quicker and easier than keeping them in timeout or taking something off them for awhile (which I think would be more healthy and effective form of discipline)
I think alot of kids would be more upset over the fact that mummy or daddy intentionally hurt them than feeling remorse for throwing stones at the windows or something.
In my home country (New Zealand) its now illegal to spank your children, I dont think its very in-forced but I do remember seeing the occasional news report about someone getting arrested for spanking their child in public.. While I disagree with parents spanking their kids as discipline method #1 I defiantly disagree with the government deciding how people should raise their kids.
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I think alot of kids would be more upset over the fact that mummy or daddy intentionally hurt them than feeling remorse for throwing stones at the windows or something.
In my home country (New Zealand) its now illegal to spank your children, I dont think its very in-forced but I do remember seeing the occasional news report about someone getting arrested for spanking their child in public.. While I disagree with parents spanking their kids as discipline method #1 I defiantly disagree with the government deciding how people should raise their kids.
EDIT: Well this certainly took off.. Come on guys, 500 more hits.. I . WANT . THAT . BADGE