Supreme Court Ruling: Spanking Children

[sherryinutah]

Apparently, it's okay with the Supreme Court if people spank their children; as long as, they don't use objects, damage the child physically or alter the child's self-esteem.

I guess that means the wooden spoon will have to be used for cooking, now.

How would you discipline a child?

Is it ever acceptable to hit a child?

If an adult hit's another adult - the "hitter" could end up with an assault charge.  Why is it okay to hit children?

What are your thoughts about all this?

[ccandpam]

My children were whipped with hickory switches, but they had to really do something drastic to get a spanking with a hickory switch. I would use time out , take things away and put them on restriction.

[countrygirl12]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

[Katie_thehappywife]

I agree with countrygirl its none of the supreme courts business. they have some misplaced priorities. on what is or isnt abuse.

[michele2042]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

I do respect your opinion but certainly we cannot blame the shape our country is in to children not being spanked.  Somehow I believe that most of our politicians (based on their age) were spanked as children.

[bshee58]

I feel that spanking a child is okay, only don't abuse it. How else can a child learn right from wrong, if you don't spank them when they for i.e. they hit another child and injure them, you don't just hit them on the hand and say stop, they need to see that what they did was wrong and needs to be taught that hitting others without just cause shouldn't be done.

But doing it out in public, no, people will always call the police if they see you have spanked your child beyond measure. Then you are arrested for child abuse. 

[countrygirl12]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

I do respect your opinion but certainly we cannot blame the shape our country is in to children not being spanked.  Somehow I believe that most of our politicians (based on their age) were spanked as children.

Look around you.  There are kids in grade school being arrested.  There are kids in grade school committing horrible crimes as bad as murder.  Yes, that an be blamed on them not being spanked.  If kids are taught right from wrong and taught that they don't always get their way and NO is a part of their vocabulary then things would be different.  The young adults in college that have safe spaces where they retreat with their crayons when they get their feelings hurt are brats that were not spanked as a child.  They are brats that were told nobody can tell you no, nobody can hurt your tender snowflake little feelings, you can always have it your way.  They are going to be in for a real rude awakening when they get out in the real world.

[amyDAST]

I have never spanked my children. I never even thought of discipline in the form of physical pain on my kids. Thankfully my kids are really close to me and communicate problems well, they do slip in school and forget homework or break curfew as they are teens but with every rule they break the punishment is fighting with not having friends over, losing phone, no after school activities, ect. My oldest teen daughter went through a stage as most kids do when she was younger with not telling the truth I took her privacy away when I took the door off the hinges to her bedroom until she earned it back over time.

[countrygirl12]

The Supreme Court is stupid.

It is totally acceptable to hit a child in more ways than spanking. Some women like to use their children and innocent looking little spies, but the children are not innocent. If they are going to get involved in what is goin' on by spying, then they are opening themselves up for a punch and they better take it. Children should not be judging adults. Children should not be deciding whether or not an adult gets benefits, etc.

Are you drunk?  Uh, no it is not acceptable to "punch" children or anyone else for that matter.  Not sure why you are calling them spies.  Sounds like you have a personal problem with some neighbors or something.  Or maybe you got denied for welfare and the worker was younger than you and you are P***ed off?   No "child" decides who gets benefits.  And as far as that goes there is a system and you have to meet the requirements.  Personally I don't think any one should get welfare.  Get a job or do without! But that is a whole new argument.

[amyDAST]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

I do respect your opinion but certainly we cannot blame the shape our country is in to children not being spanked.  Somehow I believe that most of our politicians (based on their age) were spanked as children.

Look around you.  There are kids in grade school being arrested.  There are kids in grade school committing horrible crimes as bad as murder.  Yes, that an be blamed on them not being spanked.  If kids are taught right from wrong and taught that they don't always get their way and NO is a part of their vocabulary then things would be different.  The young adults in college that have safe spaces where they retreat with their crayons when they get their feelings hurt are brats that were not spanked as a child.  They are brats that were told nobody can tell you no, nobody can hurt your tender snowflake little feelings, you can always have it your way.  They are going to be in for a real rude awakening when they get out in the real world.

WOW I feel bad for you. Understanding that some of the kids in the world today do not have parents that are present in their lives or don't care about them, plus numerous other factors sexual abuse, drug use in the home is how you get the kids that are searching for attention anywhere they can get it. Maybe you should study more about the kids who are extreme with not obeying and forcing the school to step in. Maybe you could find compassion for others through knowledge.

[countrygirl12]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

I do respect your opinion but certainly we cannot blame the shape our country is in to children not being spanked.  Somehow I believe that most of our politicians (based on their age) were spanked as children.

Look around you.  There are kids in grade school being arrested.  There are kids in grade school committing horrible crimes as bad as murder.  Yes, that an be blamed on them not being spanked.  If kids are taught right from wrong and taught that they don't always get their way and NO is a part of their vocabulary then things would be different.  The young adults in college that have safe spaces where they retreat with their crayons when they get their feelings hurt are brats that were not spanked as a child.  They are brats that were told nobody can tell you no, nobody can hurt your tender snowflake little feelings, you can always have it your way.  They are going to be in for a real rude awakening when they get out in the real world.

WOW I feel bad for you. Understanding that some of the kids in the world today do not have parents that are present in their lives or don't care about them, plus numerous other factors sexual abuse, drug use in the home is how you get the kids that are searching for attention anywhere they can get it. Maybe you should study more about the kids who are extreme with not obeying and forcing the school to step in. Maybe you could find compassion for others through knowledge.

Maybe you should raise your kids to not be snowflakes and think the world revolves around them.  Obviously I struck a nerve.  My comment must have hit home with you.  You are a complete idiot if you excuse the behavior of these physcos that go in to the schools and shoot every one in their sight.  You say oh well it's not their fault they are just seeking attention.  I somehow feel you will change your tune when it is YOUR kid that is shot in the face by some kid just "seeking attention how ever they can get it". 

Have you been to Walmart lately?  I have seen these bratty little kids as young as 3-4 years old smack their parents because they told them they could not have a toy.  I can tell you straight up if a 3 year old smacks me in the face because I tell him or her they cannot have a toy they will most def get their butt busted.  You don't have to agree with me.  That is fine.  I don't agree with you but I did not feel the need to personally attack you.  You attacked me and now yes I am defending myself!

[amyDAST]

It is really none of the supreme court's business.  There is nothing wrong with spanking kids.  It is not abuse.  There is a difference is spanking a kid and abusing a kid.  If more kids got spanked for some of the stupid stuff they do instead of coddled and told nothing is their fault this country would not be in the horrible shape it is in.

I do respect your opinion but certainly we cannot blame the shape our country is in to children not being spanked.  Somehow I believe that most of our politicians (based on their age) were spanked as children.

Look around you.  There are kids in grade school being arrested.  There are kids in grade school committing horrible crimes as bad as murder.  Yes, that an be blamed on them not being spanked.  If kids are taught right from wrong and taught that they don't always get their way and NO is a part of their vocabulary then things would be different.  The young adults in college that have safe spaces where they retreat with their crayons when they get their feelings hurt are brats that were not spanked as a child.  They are brats that were told nobody can tell you no, nobody can hurt your tender snowflake little feelings, you can always have it your way.  They are going to be in for a real rude awakening when they get out in the real world.

WOW I feel bad for you. Understanding that some of the kids in the world today do not have parents that are present in their lives or don't care about them, plus numerous other factors sexual abuse, drug use in the home is how you get the kids that are searching for attention anywhere they can get it. Maybe you should study more about the kids who are extreme with not obeying and forcing the school to step in. Maybe you could find compassion for others through knowledge.

Maybe you should raise your kids to not be snowflakes and think the world revolves around them.  Obviously I struck a nerve.  My comment must have hit home with you.  You are a complete idiot if you excuse the behavior of these physcos that go in to the schools and shoot every one in their sight.  You say oh well it's not their fault they are just seeking attention.  I somehow feel you will change your tune when it is YOUR kid that is shot in the face by some kid just "seeking attention how ever they can get it". 

Have you been to Walmart lately?  I have seen these bratty little kids as young as 3-4 years old smack their parents because they told them they could not have a toy.  I can tell you straight up if a 3 year old smacks me in the face because I tell him or her they cannot have a toy they will most def get their butt busted.  You don't have to agree with me.  That is fine.  I don't agree with you but I did not feel the need to personally attack you.  You attacked me and now yes I am defending myself!

And calling people names because you get upset over comments of others is only showing how much you truly believe the world revolves around you. I feel bad for you but I will not debate with anyone who lacks knowledge in their responses.

[kdemers0]

Personally, I would never do it. I don't judge parents that do though.

What I cannot stand is parents that do it in public. Public embarrassment should not be a form of punishment. Besides it is extremely uncomfortable to witness a child being spanked by their parent in public for me.

[hitch0403]

Would you allow your child to go thru a painful operation to get well?

The rod doesnt mean it has to be an A** whooping all the time.Love is key.To administer discipline that way.Some children might not respond to a spanking...whereas some others might.The parent needs to be wise and discerning and again give it in love.

[cfsdaniels]

I know this sounds like an idealized scenario, but if you disciplined your kids right the first time and kept consistent, they wouldn't be doing bad enough things where you would have to use physical violence - and plus, if you do decide to go that route, be prepared for a backlash.