[Yaelle]

Between the ages of 3 and 6. No instruments, just a hand on the butt, only for serious not thinking offenses. Some never need it. Three out of four of my kids did need it. Still have one kid under 6 but haven’t spanked her much at all.

There is no need to spank a kid after 6 or after they reach the intellectual age of 6. I have one special needs child who wasn’t “six-ish” until about 9-10.

I’m glad the gendarmes now have another great excuse to stay out of the no go zones.

[proud American in Canada]

Exactly! When they reach a level of inteullectual maturity, there should be no spanking at all.

Even before, it should be used sparingly.

I never, however, spanked my two children.

[southern rock]

Three out of four of my kids did need it. Still have one kid under 6 but haven’t spanked her much at all.

No kids "need" it. It is what you choose to do as a parent. Just be clear on that.