[Darkwolf377]

-These psychologists and shrinks don't distinguish between beating your kid in anger and lovingly disciplining him (with spanks of medium force, and without parental rage).

I'm not against parental discipline but let's be honest--how many kids, when being spanked, think "Mommy/Daddy LOVES me!" ?

I bet Barney Frank was spanked a lot. And when he was a kid, also. (rimshot)

[endthematrix]

As a new parent, I just had a recent talk with my 4 yr old. I’ve said before a spank, “this hurts me more than it hurts you.” And to his bewilderment, “HOW?”

But he does know HIS behavior has consequence and that I love him and demand GOOD behavior.

[Jorge]

bet Barney Frank was spanked a lot. And when he was a kid, also

I think Barney Frank's problem is his mother didn't beat him enough.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior

According to Barney Frank, that's the whole point.

[DennisR]

Not sure that when spanking a child the child is supposed to think “Mommy/Daddy LOVES me.” He/she is supposed to think, “Yikes! I had better not do THAT again!” Because a parent is the first line of defense for society when it comes to their child behaving badly. Spanking teaches them what is right and what is wrong. Hopefully it is used sparingly and only when absolutely necessary. But a parent should always be willing to use corporal punishment if he/she deems it to be necessary.

[LongElegantLegs]

Anatomy of a spanking:
1. Discuss why the child is getting a spanking.
2. Spank.
3. Reassure the child that you’re not angry, that no matter what he does you will always love him, and discuss how spankings can be avoided in the future.

IMO, a twenty second spanking, done properly, is less detrimental to a child then half an hour of screaming and an hour of time out.