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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.  [/quote]

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.[/quote]
I’m not pro-spanking but I have swatted my children a few times (I would estimate less than 5 times total, kids are 8 & 11). Always when there was some form of physical behavior issue. I remember once when I was nursing my new born, my 2 1/2 year old kept jumping on me and wouldn’t stop after being told it was dangerous. I swatted his butt to get the point across that I was very serious and his behavior was dangerous. I felt horrible but I was honestly afraid he was going to hurt the baby the way he jumping on me while I nursed.[/quote]

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