re: How do you feel about spanking children?

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I do it as a last resort. When verbal explanations don't do the trick, a physical one will get the point across immediately.

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This.
Spanking or fear of one has worked on children for generations. The idea that one should "reason" with a child- who lacks the ability to reason- is ridiculous. Should you spank a kid for everything they do wrong? No. But to exclude spankings as a form of punishment is wrong to both the parent and child.