Parents, What do you think about spanking?

I have an 18 month old daughter and I sometimes spank her when she does something that she shouldnt do. I don't do it often but when I do it I see that it really works. I just want to know your opinions so if you're just going to tell me that I'm a horrible mother and shouldn't have kids then just click on the back button on your computer and go to another question!

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I think light spanking is a necessary part of raising a disciplined and responsible child, although I know many don't agree with me these days. I think that rather than draw a line as to what is child abuse and what isn't, society decided it was easier to claim all physical punishment is harmful and abusive. I am a health care professional, a mother of four, and I spank my kids occasionally. Fortunately, because I instituted this policy early, I do not have to do it very often at all now that my children are older. It works, and for those who don't like it, you can make that choice with your own children.

I will use a spank as a last resort. No we don't spank her
alot. You can only threaten and issue times outs so much.

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