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Otherwise, they'd understand the positive outcome (ie. respect) that comes with a child understanding who's boss.
So respect is gained by hitting a child? I see.
No doubt you respect the guy that knocks out your teeth?
Honestly, hitting a child teaches the child one thing. That hitting is ok. Note the studies that show that. I realize those weren't shown on Fox, so you may have to exit your comfort zone a little.
That Fox reported on the OP's linked study isn't exactly shocking.
It's raw meat to appease the guilt of the religious right wing viewers that cling to their Biblical BS. Fox's new mantra....Raise the rod, feed the religious right.
I was spanked as a child. It wasn't violent as some people here are trying to put forward. I wasn't "beaten", nor now looking back do I consider it being "hit".
Spanking is purely a method of proving dominence and subsequently who is in control.
Its the same concept as dogs who "fight" for the alpha male position. They don't hurt each other, but they do pin each other down until one submisses. Thats the point.
All of these people who are making out spanking to an abusive or violent adult are clouding the issue with dramatic dishonesty.
Looking back, my dad spanking me didn't even hurt physically anymore than it hurt my pride. Its about showing who is the parent.
Too many parents these days want to be their kids best friend and earn respect by raising their kids "on the same level". We have all seen what happens with this type of up bringing.
My dad wasn't my best friend growing up... he was my father. Now that I am an adult, we have a very close relationship.
Honestly, hitting a child teaches the child one thing. That hitting is ok. Note the studies that show that.
Children know the difference between punishment and abuse, just like every animal in nature that is struck or bitten by their mothers. For example, when kittens are fully weaned, the mother cat will often strike them to let them know she will no longer let them feed. As a matter of fact, almost all mammals exhibit this type of behavior. It is one of the only ways they have to communicate effectively.
Most of the people I consider my contemporaries who are very successful financially, careerwise, and relationship-wise were spanked (or given very, very strict boundaries). So maybe it's in the delivery and appropriateness.
Young children spanked by their parents may grow up to be happier and more successful than those who have never been hit, a study has found.
According to the research, children spanked up to the age of 6 were likely as teenagers to perform better at school and were more likely to carry out volunteer work and to want to go to college than their peers who had never been physically disciplined.
No doubt you respect the guy that knocks out your teeth?
Honestly, hitting a child teaches the child one thing. That hitting is ok. Note the studies that show that. I realize those weren't shown on Fox, so you may have to exit your comfort zone a little.
That Fox reported on the OP's linked study isn't exactly shocking.
It's raw meat to appease the guilt of the religious right wing viewers that cling to their Biblical BS. Fox's new mantra....Raise the rod, feed the religious right.
I disagree. Putting an emotional Dr. Phil spin on it isn't going to change my mind either.
My guess is that you're a young parent/individual who never got a spanking in your life. If so, you have no valid opinion on the subject.
Not sure why you brought Fox into the picture when responding to me. I could care less what Fox reports on the issue.
First, Fox News has / had nothing to do with this study other than reporting it. So, your mentioning Fox News is your attempt, vain, at spinning as it were.
And spanking, not beating - two different things. And yes - it can be a positive experience for the child.
I have never spanked my son as I do not believe in physical treatment. My Mom slapped me across the face once (12 YRS old) in my life and I have never forgotten it. It was a pure hurtful shock at the time and to this very day.
I have never spanked my son as I do not believe in physical treatment. My Mom slapped me across the face once (12 YRS old) in my life and I have never forgotten it. It was a pure hurtful shock at the time and to this very day.
Slapping and spanking are two very different issues.
It seems that many posters' on this thread can't differentiate between the two.
First, Fox News has / had nothing to do with this study other than reporting it. So, your mentioning Fox News is your attempt, vain, at spinning as it were.
And spanking, not beating - two different things. And yes - it can be a positive experience for the child.
It says a lot about Fox. We all know how Fox swings. They are just pandering the the "violent" mentality.
(violent as in it's ok to hit kids"
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