should slapping children be allowed? (How to Discipline Children)

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Product:	How to Discipline Children
Date:	02/09/08 (73 review reads)
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Many problems can be created from parents slapping their children. For instance, children who are regularly smacked may copy the behaviour and hit or bully other children. If children grow up to believe that physical violence is the way forward due to their parents, it is obvious that they are going to absorb this and do it to other people.

It is also true to say that children can feel resentful and angry towards their parents. Not only does slapping hurt these children physically, but also emotionally. Strong relationships can surely not be formed between parents and children if they're scared of getting slapped every time they make a mistake.
Harsh punishments like smacking can even make behaviour worse with a naturally strong-willed child. They're likely to become more defiant, answer parents back and even hit back. What type of message are parents teaching their children if they use physical ways to discipline them?
Parents should imagine how it feels like to be their children. Imagine what it must feel like to receive a smack from someone much bigger and stronger than you. Imagine this smack has come from two of the most important people in your life. The people you trust, rely upon and love. Smacking does not improve behaviour; it promotes distrust.
Smacking does not teach children anything. Parents should think about giving their children discipline techniques that require thought and reflection on inappropriate behaviour instead of smacking. For example, grounding, taking away privileges, the naughty step or time out.

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