Yes, kids need to be punished for incorrect (deliberate) behavior, but the punishment should always be corrective and out of love, not anger. When done right, spankings, grounding, time-outs etc. will teach kids the importance of submitting to authority and following rules. It will prepare them for adulthood.
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Originally posted by Proseductice
When I say a discussion I don't mean explaining what they've done. I mean a quick, "Oh, did they hit you first? But you didn't mean it? Then we're good." Type of thing.
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What does the child learn from this exactly? That all s/he has to do is lie and everything is good?