[Don'tMessWithTexas]

Our children are older now and spankings are much more rare. However, in our heyday of spanking we made a point of doing so in a very systematic way.

After we were sure that we were under control, we asked the child to come into a quiet room. We explained what the child had done to deserve discipline. We showed them how their disobedience violated one of God's commandments. The child had an opportunity to apologize. Then we administered the spanking in a very dispassionate manner. After we were finished, we would comfort and hug the child, showing that the offense was forgiven and forgotten.

It was all very sweet. The children were always happy and cheerful for the rest of the day.

[sweetliberty]

Your method was much the same as mine, and it was very effective. And spanking offenses were predetermined, which meant that a clear choice was made with full knowledge of the consequences.

It isn't a one size fits all for every child. For some spanking is ineffective and for others it is overkill, but it is certainly a scripturally sound method of discipline. It should, however, never be administered in anger, and the motivation should always be love.

[Awestruck]

You sound like an excellent parent... I let my husband smack the little one's behind because when I do it, my hand swells up because my skin is so sensitive.. the phrase "this will hurt me more than it hurts you" definitely applies...hehe..

[Jason_b]

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