Yes, I agree with the APP that spanking is NOT a great way to discipline a child. A small helpless child that does NOT possess the same level of understanding and complex thought as an adult. That does NOT have the same command of the language that an adult has.
I also agree that "Time-Outs" may not be the exact best solution either.
BUT!!!!!!
Here is what I don't agree with:
"OMG, if you don't hit or put in a time out, your kid will be a undisciplined demon child that cannot control himself."
"How else would you get a kid to mind if not for spanking and time-outs?"
"Kids that aren't spanked or put into time outs grow up to be selfish entitled little brats."
And so on...
What I need to know is WHERE in my talking did I ever suggest that kids are NEVER to be taught right from wrong, never to be told no, never to be disciplined at all?
That's right. I didn't say that. No spanking/time-out =/= permissive, non-punishment consequence parenting. EVER!
You can very well raise a great kid into a great adult and never spank them. Wow, big shocker. How can this happen? I'll show you...
Here's a start:
http://www.positive-parents.org/search/label/discipline
http://www.ahaparenting.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=198968&A=SearchResult&SearchID=3057030&ObjectID=198968&ObjectType=55
http://www.ahaparenting.com/_blog/Parenting_Blog/tag/Discipline/
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/discipline-behavior
http://www.drmomma.org/2010/02/gentle-discipline-staying-course.html
Now please, for the sake of your kids, read up and try these out. You've got nothing to lose by trying out this side. At least try to see it before you vehemently defend spanking as though it is a miracle cure. No matter how you feel, it IS still you as a parent hitting your child instead of teaching them.
