Originally posted by Rage-Of-Angels
I think RTH covered most of the parts, ill share my point of view anyways.
Every child is different and only a parent can understand their child the most, whilst some need smacking to bring them on the right track others only require a good child to parent counseling. I actually dont believe physical punishment to be considered wrong, provided its done in limits and doesn't severely injure the child.
A child learns through parents modeling them, If you be too soft on them they may not learn..sometimes a parent needs to slap them to bring them back to their senses....heard of the phrase , spare the rod and spoil the child? i dont know how severe a punishment do you mean? certainly a slap here and there can do no harm? Gentle punishment along with strong foundation of love and support would surely help the child in the future...you cant love them all the time and let them away with mistakes..it is important they realize their mistakes and get punished for it accordingly..if you be loose on them in their young age, you might totally lose control over them when they are older.
Great topic!!!
Xoxo
Totally agree with you.
I think physical punishment should be avoided as much as possible, but sometimes a small smack when nothing else works is not wrong. However, it shoudl not be used frequently and beating a child shoudl never be done.
