Pros And Cons Of Spanking

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Many people believe that spanking should be outlawed, but others disagree because they believe that it shouldn’t be outlawed due to the fact. That children don’t have any respect anymore and they need to be spanked when they act out. The only time a child should not be hit is when the parent is trying to beat them, that’s not okay its considered abuse and inhumane.There is a huge difference between spanking and beating.Research shows that 40% of people believe its wrong and 60% think its okay to spank a child.I am on of those 60% because children need to learn not to ignore their parents,act out in school,public,or in general.Those who believe that spanking is wrong say that it’s teaching your child that its okay to hit others that’s not true,it

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