(September 20, 2015 at 1:31 pm)Neimenovic Wrote:(September 20, 2015 at 1:27 pm)KUSA Wrote: I think the real harm is when you don't correct the bad behavior in a child. A red ass only lasts a brief time. Bad behavior can have life long consequences.
Which, interestingly, can be taught to be avoided without resorting to physical punishment
I use both positive and negative reinforcement.
As to the sparking being abuse, we will have to agree to disagree.