Spankings should be a last resort and even then the “spanking” should be a very light to moderate form of disciple. When to start? At an age where the child is truly capable of understanding right from wrong, which is around the time they enter school. Verbal warnings; Time outs are the best place to start. If the undesired behavior continues, the child should be advised that the next action may be a spanking. In the end, make sure you have done your best to manage the undesired behavior, consider discussing with the child why they are acting out before it comes to this point.
Simple, don’t think about it. You are the parent, you are accountable for the decisions you make regarding how you rear your child. If you are not thinking about it there should be nothing for you to be scared about.
What age should children start getting spankings? If at all?
Spankings should be a last resort and even then the “spanking” should be a very light to moderate form of disciple. When to start? At an age where the child is truly capable of understanding right from wrong, which is around the time they enter school. Verbal warnings; Time outs are the best place to start. If the undesired behavior continues, the child should be advised that the next action may be a spanking. In the end, make sure you have done your best to manage the undesired behavior, consider discussing with the child why they are acting out before it comes to this point.
What if it hurts you too much to think of spanking your child and the thought scares you
Simple, don’t think about it. You are the parent, you are accountable for the decisions you make regarding how you rear your child. If you are not thinking about it there should be nothing for you to be scared about.
that is true but not say thoughts better yet flash backs I should say
Got it. I still think it would be good for you to apply what I suggested as a way to manage your thoughts.