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Exactly what I meant when I said that consistency is important - everyone has to follow the same rules and it's important to ensure that other 'carers' like grandparents keep to the *parents'* rules too.
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I don't much know about consistency, but I know that a good smack sometimes do product desirable effect. In my case, if my daughter decided to step out of line in the future, she can expect to be spanked from time to time.
Anyway, I grew up in a typical South East Asia family and I did get spanked quite a lot while growing up. I don't know why westerner make such a big fuss about spanking, but over here, it is like a part of life--something we are subjected in the process of growing up.
My father spanked me when I was young. My mom did it too.
Any serious negative effect? None whatsoever.
Would I love them better if they haven't been spanking me when I was young? NO.
Will I be spanking my kids in the future? Yes.
Do I think my kids is going to grow up hating me for doing that? No.
So long as I don't abuse this type of punishment, I don't see why it is so wrong to use it.
Anyway, it is just my opinion and I don't expect all of you to agree with me.