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It is one thing to spank your kids. But to say that you believe that caring, thoughtful, well-behaved adults cannot be raised without spanking? That is just sad and ignorant.
And yes, the abundance of research against spanking {that says it increases the likelihood that your kid will be dumb, violent or suffer from mental illness} is not perfect (i.e., double blind, controlled. Because, drum roll, that would be unethical). But would you really want to risk spanking under the assumption that it is OK because the negative outcomes are just correlates? That means something else is making your kids dumb, aggressive, and anxious/depressed. And the common denominator is the parent/spanker. i.e., YOU.
And to parents who really believe that spanking is necessary for good parenting? I feel truly sorry for you. And even more sorry for your children.


Rock on! I could not agree more!
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