| I was spanked growing up, (only a couple times), and I've spanked 3 of my 4 kids.  I don't do it often, and only to the younger child, 5.  Most times, just the threat is a deterent.  I've never beaten my kids, but put a good spank on.  It's more the sound than the hurt that gets them.  My 11 year old hasn't been spanked in probably 5 years, and my 7 year old probably 2 years.  There is a time to stop.  But don't ever spank while you are angry. |