Spare the Rod?
Wed, 07-May-08

The question in our Midday Sound Off was, "At a recent baby shower the talk of corporal punishment comes up. Some feel that it is outdated and demonstrates a loss of control on the part of those administering it, while others feel it is still an effective form of discipline which did them nor their children any lasting harm when used under the right circumstances. What do you think? Is it A) Outdated and ineffective, or B) Effective and necessary at times?"

95% said: Effective. 4% said: Outdated.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Male

Effective very effective and very necessary as the Bible says that "foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child but the rod of correction driveth it far him them" so as the Bible is never outdated neither is it's teachings

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

To those who think it is outdated, do you have children? Cuz let me tell you, sometimes they need a good slap as a reminder to keep in "check" .

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

caroline :) but it breaks my heart to do.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

I am 26 years old and it amazes me to see how the young people behave nowadays.

They have no respect for theirselves, their family or elders.

Granted I was not a rude child and I did give trouble at times and when it was required I did receive my share of lashes and I have turned out as a very polite and respectful young lady and I do plan to raise my children when I get them the same way and I see no problem with corporal punishment.

Vote: Outdated
Gender: Female

Comments Most corporal punishment is administered when the adult is frustrated or angry; the only thing this really teaches a child is that it is OK to hit someone when nothing else seems to be working. I can't say as a parent that I haven't used it but I can say that I have not found it to be effective for me or my children. Then again I have 3 children and I really have to punish them 3 different ways, what works for 1 doesn't work for the others; each child is different. The parent needs to see what works for them through trial and error. But once again, I have to state that punishing a child when you yourself are not in control is never effective.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

Spare the rod and spoil the child!!!! It is not a matter of brutality. It is a matter of effectively administering corrective measures to ensure tolerable behaviour from children.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

Parenting styles differ and I think that each family should do what works for their respective family but with that said, limited and controlled corporal punishment is Very effective and aids in the child's behavioral development and discipline. Of course other methods of discipline can be utilised in conjunction to the corporal punishment but to say that it is outdated is untrue... I will continue to use this method with my family.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

Spare the rod and spoil the child!!!! It is not a matter of brutality. It is a matter of effectively administering corrective measures to ensure tolerable behaviour from children.

Vote: Effective
Gender: Male

it is effective because without it i wouldnt be the same person today i would be spoilt and god knows what, and i will continue using this punishment even if one day it gets outdated

Vote: Effective
Gender: Female

Corporal punishment is effective and necessary as long as it is being used as a means of correction designed to express some disapproval of the child's behaviour. The child must be capable of benefiting from the correction, i.e, in my opinion, not under the age of 2 or disabled etc. The use of the force must also be reasonable under the circumstances, i.e: it results neither in emotional harm nor in the prospect of bodily harm.

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