Is Spanking a Good Disciplinary Practice or not?
Spanking children is a heated and widely known topic being debated over the years. A lot of experts are advising against the use of corporal punishment but there are parents who firmly believe that spanking is an effective and smart disciplinary strategy. Other parents do admit that they’ve spanked their kids occasionally, particularly when they’re feeling so stressed. Whichever side they belong, all parents have to know and be meticulous in considering the possible consequences of the punishment they are giving to their child.
Why Spanking?
There are times that parents are spanking their kids out of desperation. When kids are misbehaving often, parents might feel that there’s no hope and are not sure of what to do. Parents who are faced in these situations may say that nothing else is working.
Without implementing a consistent discipline strategy, it may feel as if spanking is the only option left. While spanking might alter children’s behaviour in short-term, it rarely brings positive impact in...