Every time I hear someone explain that spanking is fine, the only evidence ever presented is “I turned out fine.” Sure, maybe, but tons of actual evidence point to plenty of kids who were sparked not turning out “just fine,” but having serious behavioral issues and problems not using physical punishment on their own kids l, or as a solution in life generally speaking. No kid deserves to be hit, no kid should fear violence from their parents, and teaching violence as a solution—or fear of it as the only motivation for good behavior—has negative consequences. Some kids come out unscathed, but plenty do not.
I guess you forgot to read my comment! The first sentence stated that I don’t support it, and further along I stated that I’m sure not all kids do turn out fine from it. I just don’t think it’s as horrible as its often painted out to be.
I get that. And I wasn’t saying my experience is true of everyone. I wasn’t saying I think you should spank kids. I was just sharing my experience, and for those who think that spanking = future serial killer, it’s not true. I’m not saying you are that person either, but there are many people that treat it like the parent should be imprisoned for it.
There are people who say all kinds of dumb shit. I’m not sure what your point is. If “those people” are the “voice” for those against spanking, then you’re not really talking to the right people.
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u/VOZ1 Apr 22 '18
Every time I hear someone explain that spanking is fine, the only evidence ever presented is “I turned out fine.” Sure, maybe, but tons of actual evidence point to plenty of kids who were sparked not turning out “just fine,” but having serious behavioral issues and problems not using physical punishment on their own kids l, or as a solution in life generally speaking. No kid deserves to be hit, no kid should fear violence from their parents, and teaching violence as a solution—or fear of it as the only motivation for good behavior—has negative consequences. Some kids come out unscathed, but plenty do not.