Friday Question: Is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline?

by | Sep 16, 2011 | Autism, Childhood, Communication, Eva Fannon, Family, Friday Question, Husband, Motherhood, Norway, Parenting, Salma, Susie Newday, Tara B., The Alchemist

This week’s Friday Question comes from World Moms Blog writer Maggie Ellison.  She asked our writers,

“In your opinion, or role as a parent, is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline?”

Here’s what some of our World Moms had to say…

Salma of Ontario, Canada writes:
“I have spanked my children, and it wasn’t the best option.  I found that it is best to deal with each child based on his personality.

The times when I did spank it was out of fear (kids run into traffic etc).  I realized that it was my fear that led me to REACT.

From my experience, spanking doesn’t empower children, so I don’t think it’s a good form of discipline.” (more…)

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