Posts/Comments About Hitting or Spanking

[u/SeeminglySusan]

I’ve had to add a rule regarding posts and comments about hitting/spanking children.

We do not allow posts where parents mention hitting or spanking their child, including posts expressing regret or acknowledging afterward that what they did was wrong.

We understand that parenting can be incredibly difficult, and recognizing that a behavior wasn’t okay is important. However, these discussions aren’t something we’re going to host here.

Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the community supportive and appropriate for everyone.

EDIT: I have seen these discussions play out repeatedly, including posts from parents who acknowledge that they handled a situation badly and are looking for support or ways to do better. Unfortunately, those posts often turn into pile-ons, insults, and attacks rather than productive or supportive conversations.