mls88br asked this question on 2/21/2000:

Is spanking a child Child Abuse?

jadesofmist gave this response on 2/28/2000:

That question is very touchy to many experts and parents. Spanking is not an answer to a child that is acting out. Sit the child down and talk to him or her. Explain what the child is doing wrong and why you are upset with thier actions. Give them ideas for other ways to comunicate their displeasure. Take aways some playtime or tv and make them earn those things back. Spanking shows a child that anger can be used with hitting. Remember that most children learn by what they see and hear and also remember that they learn fast.

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