spanking or not?

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Each child responds to different punishments, but almost all young children require some punishment at some time. The brain goes through distinct levels of maturity with regard to morality, and a two-year-old simply does not understand the concept of empathy or right and wrong yet. Ultimately, the goal would be that by the age of 5 or so, they understand the idea of doing things simply because they are right, and for the most part no longer require punishing. But prior to that age, each child has their own completely unique way of interpreting and responding to the world around them, and being a successful parent to one doesn't mean jack squat about how well one would do with a different kid. [/end rant]

This really sums the subject up nicely. Every child requires a different approach. Some require more punishment than others. I can't ever remember having to spank our first child. My second a few times. My third a few times more than the second.