i'm far from a bleeding heart liberal but I just don't get the point of spanking. Sure a smack on the butt might be acceptable but the entire ritual of over the knee smacking just makes no sense. There are far better ways to discipline your child, all of which have been proven to be more effective. I would venture to guess the reason these "alternative" punishments don't work is because parents don't enforce them. It is far easier to spank your kid then it is to make sure they sit in the corner and stare at the wall, or take away a privilege for a prolonged period of time.
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