Do you smack them?
By TinaP40
@TinaP40 (329)
Spain
April 12, 2008 5:34am CST
Do you ever smack your children Im not talking beat them Im talking a smack across the legs or hand if they are naughty or to tell them no? I have done with all of mine but they do have to push me to breaking point and usually just the threat works.
5 responses
@viewpoint (137)
• Philippines
12 Apr 08
I don't usually smack my children. But when they don't seem to pay attention to what I'm saying, then I would smack them and it sort of surprises them. Then they start listening and paying attention to what I'm telling them.
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@butterpecan (688)
• United States
12 Apr 08
I have pop them but yes only when it has reach to a certain level but i never pop them out of anger. Mostly I use the time out method or punishment.
@princesslee (158)
• Australia
16 Apr 08
I've always believed in a good smack on the bottom when needed. But I also try to find other punishments. For example, my son loves the PS2 more than anything so, if he does wrong, his punishment will be no PS2.
Like you, the smack generally comes when pushed to breaking point. My kids are pretty good, they've been taught well, so smacks are few & far between.
@rombi001 (941)
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12 Apr 08
So you think it works? I mean I don't think your relationship with your children should be based on fear...Nothing works with violence in the long-run. I think just punishing them by grounding them or taking away some of their benefits has a better effect on their behaviour. Once they grow old enough where your smacks won't really hurt them they will rebel!!
