First off, there is a BIG difference between a spanking and a beating. If your 5 year old decides to play with fire are you just going to tell him "no, no" and expect him to never to do it again? Are you kidding me? Some of us parents do not spank because we are frustrated, we do it to teach our children. I have talked to police officers about this very situation and just because they banned spanking from the schools does not make it illegal to do at home. Just don't beat a child and don't leave marks. If you leave marks then you are hitting too hard and maybe you need a time out yourself. You must admit that things weren't as bad then as they are now when spanking was allowed. I love my children, but the punishment they get fits the crime they do. And my children know they are loved and they do not fear me. We have respect for each other.

IT NOT RIGHT TO HIT YOUR KIDS

They need to know that you're not a soft touch! They get plenty of love ALL the time. They know how much they're loved. How couldn't they? Disipline! Don't let 'em take the p**s!

I do not believe in spanking because I believe that it may turn children aggressive and they will get the wrong punishments. It does not really mean anything to them; they just keep trying to make us mad because we always say,"I don't want to do this but...".

I agree totally that spanking should be outlawed in the United States school systems. I do not believe it is right for any other adult to spank your child in school. It is a sign of abuse on their part and totally preposturous to me. There are other ways to punish children without spanking them, such as taking their priveleges away or putting them in time out. I may be criticized about this by many, however, I am a loving parent in retrospect! I stand by what I believe in!