Spanking Your Child

Is spanking your child a form of abuse?

F- You may legally spank your child under the criminal code Section 43

I- When does spanking become abuse?

V-  I think spanking becomes a form of abuse when you get out of control with spanking. Spanking your child repeatedly till bruises or marks are left. I believe a stern smack on the bum gives them a moment to step back and realize what they're doing so you can explain to your child what it is that they were doing wrong and why they got that spank.

E- I have spanked my kids to give them that minute to step back and realize what they're doing. And it gives them a realization of uh oh what did i do wrong to get that smack. Then we sit down and talk about it. Or in my 2 yr old's case I just tell her why she got a spank and she says okay mommy i'm sorry and we go on about or day.