Do you spank your child to discipline them?

We don't have children; but you have to be very careful in the US or they will arrest you for child abuse. Have a good Sunday.

I do not have children, but absolutely believe in and support corporal punishment. I think the fact that many people gave up on it is why the world is so effed up these days. When there are no real consequences, none fear doing bad things.

This depends on what they have done. Not all punishments fit the need for a spanking. The vast majority of the time we take a privilege away from my children all speaking teaches that hitting because one is upset with your actions. Telling children if someone makes them upset you can do the same to them. Punishments should fit the crime. You broke something you pay for it. You do this or your electric will not be charged and place somewhere away from you.

I did at times in toddler years..always running away in dangerous places.

I never spanked my children. I took something from them that they really wanted to do. They all turned out great with good jobs.

In Germany, its not 'okay'. Hitting children is forbidden by law and parents who do it are punished. They have to pay a fine and they can even be sent to prison.

I raised 3 daughters and they were spanked when needed. It wasn't often and it was BAD if they did get one. This taught them that they knew the consequences of doing wrong and therefore, behaved. No discipline and the kids have no guidance/training in life.