I spanked today

[Anonymous]

I have never spanked. But if my kid did what yours did, I would have. Don’t apologize for this one, op.

[Anonymous]

I did this with my 3yr old. She kept pushing down her chest clip buckle to the point that she could get her arms out. I explained, took things away, tried rewards, and she still would shove it down anyway. I pulled over, pulled her out of the car, spanked her, and put her back in the seat. Never touched it again.

[Anonymous]

Obviously an extreme situation. Not an optimal choice, but 100% understandable, and not a cause for concern. My 2 yo used to do this, so I got a parenting coach.

[Anonymous]

It's not appropriate, but I won't judge since it's done.

Hold them by the wrists, it's harder to jerk away. Pretty soon they won't need holding. My son was a terror at 4 and completely impulsive but now at 8 he's really well-behaved. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did this with my 3yr old. She kept pushing down her chest clip buckle to the point that she could get her arms out. I explained, took things away, tried rewards, and she still would shove it down anyway. I pulled over, pulled her out of the car, spanked her, and put her back in the seat. Never touched it again.

Your problem is solved but for others reading: a safety pin works for this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good job, mama! Totally appropriate given the circumstances.

+1 Well done!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good job, mama! Totally appropriate given the circumstances.

+1 No need to apologize in this instance. I have apologized to my kids for blowing up and yelling at them, but in this case, I don't think an apology is needed.

+1

I'll also add, that the great thing about you never having spanked before means that this will really, really stick in her mind that she must not do this again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Obviously an extreme situation. Not an optimal choice, but 100% understandable, and not a cause for concern. My 2 yo used to do this, so I got a parenting coach.

LOL man you're a sucker. You paid someone to coach you on how to parent your 2 year old? Ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Parenting coach?

Op, you did thr right thing. The explanation is age appropriate. That spanking is nothing compared to being hit by a car. Dont feel guilty. Dont apologize. Move on. Your kid will know she did something extremely wrong.

[Anonymous]

Good job.... absolutely appropriate.

Do not apologize.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good job, mama! Totally appropriate given the circumstances.

+1 No need to apologize in this instance. I have apologized to my kids for blowing up and yelling at them, but in this case, I don't think an apology is needed.

+1

I'll also add, that the great thing about you never having spanked before means that this will really, really stick in her mind that she must not do this again.

I think spanking can be extremely effective (and not traumatizing to the kid, because they understand they've done something egregious) when used sparingly in these sorts of situations.

[Anonymous]

Oh the humanity! You spanked your kid!

[Anonymous]

I have spanked in a similar situation. You had a fast response and explanation in terms she understood

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Obviously an extreme situation. Not an optimal choice, but 100% understandable, and not a cause for concern. My 2 yo used to do this, so I got a parenting coach.

LOL man you're a sucker. You paid someone to coach you on how to parent your 2 year old? Ridiculous.

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#thestruggleisreal

[Anonymous]

I spanked plenty of times. It works.