When I was growing up, spanking was part of the family routine. My mother had a gold lame slipper that she would take off her foot and use to whack us across the butt when we had transgressed. The scene was far more dramatic than the physical pain, but I still remember!
I do not think that physical punishment is helpful other than the fact that it startles children into awareness of the severity of the moment. Inflicting any type of violence on another person cannot be the best choice.
This form of discipline takes tremendous effort on the part of parents, but that is what parenting is all about, right? Talking with children, explaining consequences, and teaching values may take longer, but it yields mindful adults.
Parents can adopt a positive tone of voice when communicating with children rather than shouting or scolding, and show children how to approach challenging situations by modeling behavior and managing conflicts.
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