5 Reasons to Refrain From Hitting Your Child
Children have an uncanny way of making even the calmest parent flare-up, and often times, you may be inclined to give a hot smack on the back, buttocks or worse. If you constantly find yourself in this web, see 5 top reasons to refrain yourself from hitting your child.
1. Does not teach the needed lesson
So, your child does something really bad and you decide to dish out a few lashes. While writhing in pain and crying so loudly, you ask him, “Will you do that again?” And he says, “No mummy, no mummy!” You stop the beating, yell and issue further threats, and that’s all.
Your child will either try to be a lot ‘smarter’ subsequently to avoid punishment out of fear or forget about the painful episode, presenting a worse behaviour next time. You’ll beat him again and the circle continues – no lesson learned. So, how about talking to him calmly about why such behaviour is bad, what you expect from him next time and how he can set achieving that in course?
2. Promotes anger and violence
Spanking imprints the impression that it is right to solve problems through violence, especially when angry, and this will rub off on his interaction with others. You won’t be proud of that.
3. May lead to abuse
4. Reduces self-esteem
5. Builds Resentment
Hitting your child constantly may eventually ruin chances of developing a quality relationship with them. Often, children start acting withdrawn to avoid letting you notice anything that may step on your toes. You wouldn’t want your child turning to an outsider, so, commit to becoming a calmer parent.
So true..Thanks for sharing
I don’t support flogging and unnecessary heating, i believe in dialogue a lot. Growing up i wasn’t beaten for once so i don’t beat my kids, i talk to them and it works for me. My opinion though.
So true though kids re annoying but we need to chill. God help me here
Thanks MIM
Thanks MIM.
Thanks MIM.
Noted! Thanks MIM.
i agree,thanks for sharing
Well I go with the Bible in Proverbs 13:24.My parents brought us up that way.As kids we used to think they hated us but today we are all grateful to them
Thanks for sharing MIM.
Thanks MIM
I really needed this. Thanks mim
Don’t agree spear d rot spoil d child
Good lessons. Help me Lord.
Jus the right to tips @ the right time!
Jus the right tips @ the right time!
then you dont know the injunction of the bible.saying spare the rod and spoil the child..that is why we have so many dysfunctional children with no respect because they were not corrected at tender age..growing to be concern and prayer item,God forbid.