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A lot of controversy comes up on the matter of spanking children. A growing number of parents are using rather calm approaches to their kids misbehaving. Yet, many still spank their children and unfortunately, some do more. In public, though, it is a different story. Most people these days feel uncomfortable spanking their children in public because they feel like they're being judged.

Is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline? This article gives the pros, cons, discusses non-abusive spanking and alternate methods of discipline.

This article was a perfect example of equally divided opinions of this topic. The doctors say it is damaging causing depression and anxiety later on in life. The doctors are also saying that it will teach your child to react to situations in their lives with the same anger and resentment. On the other hand there are parents that live and breath everyday with their children. There has to be a middle ground for discipline. A great deal of interviewed mothers felt it was a necessary discipline tool while there were maybe a handful that felt it could be damaging. There is one question I am looking to have answered. Why is there such a gap between what doctors say and what parents practice?

Committed to the Absolute Truth of the Word of God The issue of outlawing spanking has recently been raised in Massachusetts, but it is a topic that is often discussed in various settings. Should parents spank their children? Of course they should.

This site provides a pros and cons list to spanking. Also provides alternative methods to discipline and long term affects.

Facts about discipline and what is tolerated by law. Interesting information about how some states wanted to actually make spanking illegal.

In this brief article the legality of spanking children is taken to court. The question is asked if it is legal or illegal to spank our children and what kind of punishment should be taken if the law is broken.