[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by CaramonLS

Dis, I'm legitimately curious where you draw the line between the two.

A lot of people consider them one in the same - as in physical pain caused to the child. Is there a specific amount of pain to elevate one to another or is it the area you strike or what?

The physical effects shouldn't last more than a few seconds. You shouldn't be able to see redmarks an hour later. Your hand shouldn't hurt as you're doing it.

I am sure there are people out there who are beating their kids claiming to be spanking them. Obviously different people have different definitions...some of which are going to cross that line. I'm confident I never did....and it was never crossed on me as a child....although I think my mom did get me with a wooden spoon once or twice.