Is it right to hit your children?

Question

To show disipline

Answer 1

It's not right to hit anyone.  It is not a respectful or effective way to communicate anything at all besides 'I have decided to hit you'.

Answer 2

Depends.Spanking on the bottom?Slap to the face?Hand slapped?How old? How young?How hard?

In Canada the law says hand on bottom over clothes.Under 18or 16 not sure.

Some kids it works, others you could beat and it wouldn't help.How do you feel about it?

Answer 3

no you should never feel the need to hit your child , time outs or take away tv or games always works for me

Answer 4

my opinion is its very approprit to whoop a child on the behind for correcting

If we look at society today we can see where people aged 50 or  better have respect for eachother dress appropriately and have good work ethics   then we come to those who are 30 and younger and theres a lot of them still liveing with there parents have no goals and dont take care of there own

we can look at society again and see where  people started believing that whooping is bad and how it changed society and the respect that everyone has for eachother

So yes i think its right to whoop/hit a child but that is my opinion only

Answer 5

I was hit as a child, and I resolved never to hit my children. I think it doesn't teach any lessons at all except that the people who love them the most are the people that will inflict harm upon them.

There is never an excuse to hit a child, just as there is never an excuse to hit an animal. They are almost defenseless in the presence of a much bigger, stronger, and mature being.

Answer 6

If you're speaking of a spanking, yes, it's perfectly acceptable, if used only rarely.  My parents spanked me and my siblings, we weren't physical nor emotionally traumatized.  It doesn't promote violence, nor does it instill fear.

My children are spanked... rarely.

People claim it doesn't "accomplish what you wish."  That's not true.  I was taught a lesson, my siblings were, my children learn as well.

If you're talking about abused/beaten, naturally, the answer is NO, it's not right.  Abuse causes physical and emotional trauma, promotes violence, and instills fear.  That's never correct.

People who were abused need to seek help.  Therapy is out there, talk to a professional.  Abuse is never to be condoned.

Answer 7

"Hit, and "spank", are two different things...it's not right to "hit"....but a spanking never hurt anyone.

Answer 8

Hitting is much different than a swat on the putt...it gets to the point and the child knows that his behavior is not acceptable..everyone needs guide line and rules to follow..........try driving across town without them and see  what happens

Answer 9

nope, the naughty step, cutting out rewards etc yes

Answer 10

no its not hey judge judy u rock

Answer 11

NO NO NO even if you think that you want to kill them there so annoying!

Answer 12

It doesn't accomplish what you wish, so no.  Children understand time out.  That message is "Until your behavior improves you cannot participate with us"  Older children should be given time out and not in their room with all their gadgets.  In the dinning room reading a book,.

Answer 13

This is a controversial question, as parents in general tend to resent anyone else telling them how to raise their children.

You will find people who were spanked as children say it is fine...others believe it is never okay to physically punish a child.

However, I do believe that if you hit a child to discpline him/her, you are teaching him/her that there is a connection between discipline and physical pain.  This can't bode well for their future.

There are also professionals who suggest that spanking is a form of sexual abuse.

But I would NEVER tell anyone how to raise their children, so if they believe in that kind of punishment, it is completely up to them.

Answer 14

there's a difference between discipline and hitting.

To discipline a child means to punish or penalize in order to train and control.

Hitting a child could mean ur hitting just to hit, ur being abusive etc.

So clarify ur question and try asking agian.

Answer 15

NO, absolutely not, never.  Maybe a small swat on the butt once or twice, or on the hand for shock effect, but NEVER to hurt and never to cause a fear effect.

Answer 16

yeah dont beat your child 2 death but hit them on the assa couple of times will put them n check.. thats why so many kids dont respect there parents because they dont show disiplin....

and not baby babys im talkin about 3 up when they start learning right from wrong...

and 2 the people whos ay put the child n time out what if they dont listen.. what if they dont sit down now what????? U GOTTA YOAK DEY *** UP lol not like u would n a dult be gentle but make sure they get the idea

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Answer 17

never

Answer 18

disaplaine isnt hitting..disapline is teaching skills not fear of your wrath

Answer 19

Would it be right for you to hit another adult - to show discipline?  If you don't think it's right to hit another adult, then don't teach your children that this is the right way to behave.

Answer 20

No, I have never hit my children and I never will. I will discipline them in a different way and so far it has worked too.

It all depends on how old your children are. If they are small then give them a firm "Time-out" and stick to your rules!!!!

Answer 21

Depends....my dad used to hit my brothers with his belt: very wrong

I think in general, no, but there are always exceptions to the rule

Answer 22

I will never hit my daughter! I feel that that is abuse! I don't see how you discipline a child by hitting them. I think its a pathetic excuse for parents when they don't want to discipline their child the correct way that may take longer!

Answer 23

wow when i was little i got the belt and now i dont s***w up so as long as its not beating your child but just like a reminder...i think the world is getting too soft now a days

Answer 24

There is never a time that it is right to hit a child. If that child hit you, would you not tell them that hitting is wrong. Try talking to them and making your point clear about whatever the infraction is.....they will learn to respect you rather than fear you.