Im not going to tell you to spank your child. I do live in the south where spanking is as common as sweet tea. In fact, unless the rules have changed in the last few years, the schools are still using corporal punishment. Spanking, not beating. There is a huge difference. We have even had cops watch us tear Cory's rear up. Granted his sorely deserved it. He would have been arrested that day but the cops were convinced we would have punished him far more severely than the Department of Juvenile Justice folks would. The cops laughed all the way to their cars...lol.
Spanking never hurt my son and I believe in them in certain situations. I dont think they are the first choice. I think it depends on the child too. I never had to spank my older son but maybe 2 or 3 times. The younger two got it more times but Cory got it the most. My oldest granddaughter has probably been spanked just a few times for things such as heading for a hot stove, deliberately throwing sand after being told no several times, climbing out of her car seat, and I think that is it. I have spanked Hailie about 3 times but wanted to so many more times but her mother is so wishy washy it does no good. Lord knows how McKenzie will end up...lol. She is only 10 months.
