[dr-eavealer]

My father did go overboard. Not because of the belt but, because of the reasons for why he would spank us. That aside, I do spank my kids when they need it. No belt, open hand only and only bare bottom if its the worst of the worst offense. I don't have to do it as much anymore as they listen now. My wife on the other hand doesn't spank. The results? They have absolutely no respect for what she says and if she does tell them no on something, they will whine and ask over and over until she inevitably gives in. My friend has the exact same issue as me. He spanks and his wife doesn't. The results are exactly the same for him. It takes a firm hand but, once they figure out they can't get away with things then its usually not required.

I feel as some of the others here do. The government needs to stay the hell out of the home discipline. There is nothing wrong with discipline, there is with abuse. Most seem to think its a fine line, they would be wrong. If it leaves a bruise or more, the spanking doesn't happen on the behind or you find yourself resorting to that first then there is something wrong. Everything in moderation, spanking included. Also, the verbal should be watched. My step father always called us dumbasses, jackass, fucking idiot, ect. There is no call for that, no matter the situation.