"Ok, who here had to administer a spanking this morning in their house"?
Answers:
Not today. My kids have been pretty good these past few days. My 4 y/o needed a spanking the other day (almost a week ago now) for repeatedly being mean to her little brother. Did it change her course? Heck yeah it did! Did talking to her work? Nope. Time out? Nope. We gave her a firm tap on the butt and she hasn't bothered him since!
My kids don't need spankings often. I think my oldest was spanked maybe 3 times in his life, and he's a very good kid. My 4 y/o has had a few more, but she has been more of the one to push the limits (like putting things in electrical outlets and such). My youngest hasn't had but one.
Sometimes that's what it takes!
I have never spanked. There are other ways to "rein in" your children. Believe me, I am not a bleeding heart. My kids are well behaved because they have clear rules and consequences. Beating is not required. It just means you have lost control.
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