Sorry if I am not supposed to be posting in this forum, but I am interested in the opinions of those who parent teens.
Do you think that spanking teens is appropriate and effective?
Do you think that spanking teens is appropriate and effective?
I believe that spanking a teen is neither effective or appropriate. When they reach that age there is sooo much more that can be used to punish them. Phone priveleges, internet use, sleepovers, going to friends house...anything along those lines. I believe once they have reached 9 or 10 they are then too old for spankings.
Don't know about where you live but it isn't against the law to spank a child where I live. Not that I would spank a teen but as long as you don't use a weapon it isn't a crime. I don't think the cops would get involved either, though child protection may investigate.Oh, good responses - well, easily enough, if you think your child's anger and laughter mixed is a punishment - enjoy the ride - or else they'll call the cops on you saying you abuse them
Yes, you are wrong. When my brother was in school just a few years ago, he went to a small Baptist school (K-12) that spanked all the kids of every age after getting a certain amount of demerits. The parents who enrolled their children in the school had to sign a form (and quite a few other forms) saying they were giving the school permission to spank their child. And I personally know about a dozen kids who are attending that school now, receive swats from the principal.I was just remembering when I was in high school there were two punishments when you went to the principals office...you could either get swatted with the board or stay after school. The boys always took the board and ended up coming back for more...didn't stop them from getting in trouble. I don't think that would be allowed anyplace anymore...am I wrong?
Wow, I wondered if that is where this topic came from. That seems incredible to me. I would never sign such a form...it opens a door to abuse of authority. I have seen parents spank for every reason under the sun, therefore I would never give anyone (outside of family) permission to spank my child...used too much it loses it's effectiveness anyway. Very interesting topic!Yes, you are wrong. When my brother was in school just a few years ago, he went to a small Baptist school (K-12) that spanked all the kids of every age after getting a certain amount of demerits. The parents who enrolled their children in the school had to sign a form (and quite a few other forms) saying they were giving the school permission to spank their child. And I personally know about a dozen kids who are attending that school now, receive swats from the principal.
I'm not sure if the school could get in trouble, the people running the school seem to be able to save their own behinds from almost anything.