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Originally Posted by psicodude
The problem with spanking is that it is ALWAYS done out of anger. I have spanked my 5 year old son probably a dozen or so times in his life, and if I am being completely honest, I was intensely angry every time I did it. As others have stated previously, spanking really is the lazy way out. Escalating punishments including time out, removal of toys or other fun things, going to bed early, etc. are all really effective. They are just a lot more work.
Every time I have spanked my son, I always feel guilty after because I have just taught him that hitting others is an effective way to get what you want.
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Rubbish, that may be the truth now after 40 years of shrinks telling us spanking is bad for kids, but back when I was young spankings were delivered with matter a fact nonchalance, even, at times by completely uninvolved 3rd parties.