Originally Posted by
NikkiD
I don't see that as sugar coating - there is a big difference between a spank on the butt or the hand and a punch.
I do agree that a spanking has it's place as a last resort.
I always found though, that ignoring a tantrum, even in public, was the best method to deal with it. They give up faster if they know they're getting nowhere. I never really had that problem with mine, but my aunt's kids... I love them, I really do, but her 5 year old can be a monster at times. He's the type who throws tantrums (still) on a daily basis, and ignoring it does nothing, cause he'll keep screaming for 5 hours if necessary. No, I'm not exaggerating. That is one child who could really use a spanking or two.
I also agree that taking things away for a period of time works well too.
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