I spank my kids, occasionally. Not very often anymore, really. They're never really naughty enough to warrent spanking.When they were smaller, I used spanking as a last resort, or if their saftey was in question.
I do not believe hauling off and hitting your children is okay.
I believe the children should be told:
"If ________ happens again, I will have to spank you.:
They know it is a consequence. It becomes their choice.
I believe you should never spank while you're angry. If you have warned the child, and they know it's coming, I feel it is appropriate to wait out your anger or frustration at before spanking the child. PLUS, this gives them some time to really sweat what's coming.
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Should you ever spank someone else's child?
HELL NO!
I have never spanked my niece or nephew. I have informed the parent of the behavior (I may believe should result in spanking), and leave the rest up to them.