tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post5547959710543131361..comments2024-03-21T13:15:26.838-04:00Comments on The Rural Blog: Parents spanking children: research, prevalence, possible effectsMelissa Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558431327921705882noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520324.post-40559957945942064192015-01-05T22:55:08.451-05:002015-01-05T22:55:08.451-05:00There may be something to the idea that the author...There may be something to the idea that the author expresses. However, the research I have seen doesn't prove it. There is a huge variation between parents and a great variation in the intensity and frequency of spanking. A parent hitting their child with a belt once a week is obviously causing problems. Lumping a parent who hits a child once a year on the butt with his hand into the same category is wrong and probably renders the study useless. <br /><br />I think parents should use spanking only as a last resort. Grounding, timeouts, scolding, and chores should all be tried first. I do think though that there are situations where a parent is justified in spanking a child. If a child endangers themselves or engages in behavior that may get him/her in trouble with the law than its time for serious consequences.<br /><br />Spanking is like spice. A little goes a long way if it is used properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com