In case anyone still thinks spanking is okay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have little faith in politically motivated research and far more faith in the simple fact that attempting to reason with children that are not capable of reason is futility. The majority of the existence of humanity, children were spanked. I don’t think we can improve upon it

No intelligent, compassionate adult can possible justify the "reasoning" that we should teach a child not to hit by hitting them.

Sorry, I agree with PP. Children have been spanked forever. And also, there are many modern methods of child rearing that are much crueler than spanking.

Sock Puppet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have little faith in politically motivated research and far more faith in the simple fact that attempting to reason with children that are not capable of reason is futility. The majority of the existence of humanity, children were spanked. I don’t think we can improve upon it

Really? That's your logic? THAT'S your reasoning.

Well, here we go, babe.

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't vote. Can we improve up on that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, various races and classes of people were LEGALLY OWNED by other people and treated/abused/raped as slaves. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't legally own property. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, and still, today, in some countries, little girls can be sold into marriage and legally raped. Can we improve upon that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have little faith in politically motivated research and far more faith in the simple fact that attempting to reason with children that are not capable of reason is futility. The majority of the existence of humanity, children were spanked. I don’t think we can improve upon it

Really? That's your logic? THAT'S your reasoning.

Well, here we go, babe.

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't vote. Can we improve up on that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, various races and classes of people were LEGALLY OWNED by other people and treated/abused/raped as slaves. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't legally own property. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, and still, today, in some countries, little girls can be sold into marriage and legally raped. Can we improve upon that?

Don't bother even trying to reason with this vile poster. She is beyond dense!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have little faith in politically motivated research and far more faith in the simple fact that attempting to reason with children that are not capable of reason is futility. The majority of the existence of humanity, children were spanked. I don’t think we can improve upon it

Really? That's your logic? THAT'S your reasoning.

Well, here we go, babe.

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't vote. Can we improve up on that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, various races and classes of people were LEGALLY OWNED by other people and treated/abused/raped as slaves. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't legally own property. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, and still, today, in some countries, little girls can be sold into marriage and legally raped. Can we improve upon that?

That's your logic? Rape=spanking=slavery=bad.

Parents can raise their children with love or abusively. Spanking doesn't mean determine one or the other.

[Anonymous]

I am pro spanking. I was spanked. It made me try harder because I feared upsetting my parents. I was taught respect and I am so thankful that I was spanked. This generation is so screwed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have little faith in politically motivated research and far more faith in the simple fact that attempting to reason with children that are not capable of reason is futility. The majority of the existence of humanity, children were spanked. I don’t think we can improve upon it

Really? That's your logic? THAT'S your reasoning.

Well, here we go, babe.

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't vote. Can we improve up on that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, various races and classes of people were LEGALLY OWNED by other people and treated/abused/raped as slaves. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, women couldn't legally own property. Can we improve upon that?

-For the majority of the existence of humanity, and still, today, in some countries, little girls can be sold into marriage and legally raped. Can we improve upon that?

That's your logic? Rape=spanking=slavery=bad.

Parents can raise their children with love or abusively. Spanking doesn't mean determine one or the other.

Oh, Sweetie - the post went right over your head. You poor old soul...

[Anonymous]

My mama was a big believer in spanking. She had a terrible temper and mental health issues and all it taught me was to fear her.

I didn't spank mine.

[Anonymous]

My mother spanked us as well - it taught me not to confide in her although I loved her. Even as an adult, I still keep things from her.

Spanking makes sneaky children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My mother spanked us as well - it taught me not to confide in her although I loved her. Even as an adult, I still keep things from her.

Spanking makes sneaky children.

Reality is any punishment can make kids sneaky. We don't spank. I hated my parents for it too but there is also a difference between a few swats on the behind and a long, drawn out/painful spanking and that's where no one is really making a distinction. Soap or hot sauce is very abusive. A swat - not the best parent moment but it will not cause lasting harm. Beating your child, will clearly harm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My mother spanked us as well - it taught me not to confide in her although I loved her. Even as an adult, I still keep things from her.

Spanking makes sneaky children.

Same, but my mom never did the dirty work. She would have my dad do it when he got home. But it definitely taught me to keep things from her and that's still true today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am pro spanking. I was spanked. It made me try harder because I feared upsetting my parents. I was taught respect and I am so thankful that I was spanked. This generation is so screwed.

I'm sorry you continued a cycle of abuse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am pro spanking. I was spanked. It made me try harder because I feared upsetting my parents. I was taught respect and I am so thankful that I was spanked. This generation is so screwed.

I'm sorry you continued a cycle of abuse.

Uh huh. You need perspective, if you think that spanking is only and always abuse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My mother spanked us as well - it taught me not to confide in her although I loved her. Even as an adult, I still keep things from her.

Spanking makes sneaky children.

Reality is any punishment can make kids sneaky. We don't spank. I hated my parents for it too but there is also a difference between a few swats on the behind and a long, drawn out/painful spanking and that's where no one is really making a distinction. Soap or hot sauce is very abusive. A swat - not the best parent moment but it will not cause lasting harm. Beating your child, will clearly harm.

No. Causing physical pain to a child is clearly different than a time out or another consequence. Even a few swats on the behind is making you a perpetrator to a child.

You are purposely causing a little kid pain. That cannot be explained or rationalized away. Do you kiss the boo-boos that you inflict?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am pro spanking. I was spanked. It made me try harder because I feared upsetting my parents. I was taught respect and I am so thankful that I was spanked. This generation is so screwed.

I'm sorry you continued a cycle of abuse.

Uh huh. You need perspective, if you think that spanking is only and always abuse.

Spanking is always abuse - but clearly not the only form of abuse. But make no mistake - causing your child physical pain on purpose - actually taking your hand to strike a child with the objective being to hurt that child - is most definitely abuse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am pro spanking. I was spanked. It made me try harder because I feared upsetting my parents. I was taught respect and I am so thankful that I was spanked. This generation is so screwed.

I'm sorry you continued a cycle of abuse.

Uh huh. You need perspective, if you think that spanking is only and always abuse.

Spanking is always abuse - but clearly not the only form of abuse. But make no mistake - causing your child physical pain on purpose - actually taking your hand to strike a child with the objective being to hurt that child - is most definitely abuse.

Err...no.