I was spanked. I don't feel that it did irreparable damage to my psyche. I also am not sure that it had the desired effect. When I reflect upon my youth the talks my parents had with me had far more lasting results than the spankings. I did not want to disappoint them and knowing they were upset or disappointed in my actions weighed on me much more than physical pain.
I have 6 children. Only two have ever been spanked by me. I've been fortunate enough to to have been able to achieve discipline and positive results through discussions and reasoning with them. In reflection, most of the time I resorted to spanking I feel that it was my lack of patience and a bit of frustration that took me there.
I have 6 children. Only two have ever been spanked by me. I've been fortunate enough to to have been able to achieve discipline and positive results through discussions and reasoning with them. In reflection, most of the time I resorted to spanking I feel that it was my lack of patience and a bit of frustration that took me there.
