Spanking done correctly isn't abuse. Almost every person on this thread that was anti spanking and was spanked was spanked incorrectly. For those that were spanked correctly they didn't take issue with spanking once in a while.

Understanding the Context

It's my opinion in general people get far too involved in what goes on in others homes. Once the spanking is over, the child is restored to good standing. The sin is forgiven and forgotten. (This is the part that I think was freeing for our son.

Key Insights

I was racking my brain trying to come up with consequences sometimes, and he never knew what was coming. Also the consequences I came up with last long after the intial offence. Hello everyone. I recently got into a lively discussion about spanking, and thought I would ask people on here what they thought. Just to be clear I do spank my kids.

Final Thoughts

Thank you for your input in advance. I agree that spanking doesn't relate to the unfinished schoolwork, but I consider the issue NOT to be the work but a rebellious attitude. And I feel that spanking is a very acceptable punishment for that. I think they've tried all kinds of "natural consequences", and it hasn't helped. Drastic behavior requires drastic punishment. spanking and church Hi everyone.

I am not new to a to z teacher stuff, but I am new to the homeschool spot. I am not an average "home schooler" per say, but I am home with my 3 year old son and run a preschool out of my home. Does that count? No doubt spanking would be over faster than suspension, but I can't imagine a high schooler bending over for a school official to paddle him or her.