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Originally Posted by raymr
There is a difference between spanking out of discipline and beating in anger. You should never hit a kid in anger. However I think a good smack when his behavior is outrageously bad is more direct and immediate than sending him to his room for the day.
Lately he has been sent to his room and TV has been taken away for a while. He just shrugs those things off. His mom feels bad that his entire day consists of 'punishment'. Of course none of the professional services, especially if they are connected with the school, would recommend spanking as an alternative.
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Both you and your wife were able to handle him without smacking him, proving it can be done.
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Originally Posted by TylerH860
I was spanked regularly as a child, and it was a great deterrent.
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If you were spanked regularly, how could it be a great deterrent?
