Having just been on a recent episode of the Ricki Lake show, where the topic was disciplining your children, when I came across this video, I had to share it with all of you.
My primary message about spanking is that parents do it because it “works” often as a short term solution, in that the child becomes more compliant.
However, this happens at a dire cost.
- A significant impact on your child’s brain development
- The resulting physiological effects of spanking actually inhibit growth and immunity
- It negates the attachment bond necessary for optimal thriving of a developing human
- Up through age 6, children imprint onto their subconscious mind, what they OBSERVE and EXPERIENCE, which is why so many parents who were spanked, do so with their children – the cycle of violence is perpetuated.
“Optimal thriving” includes things such as balanced emotional health, physical well-being, a positive outlook on life, and social skills (to name just a few).
Thanks to www.stopspanking.org for this amazing video.
I think spanking comes out of frustration and anger from the parent. I believe it occurs because the parent doesn’t know what else to do. When it comes out of anger- that is the worst thing for a child. We are all responsible for modeling positive behaviors for our children, including ways to handle our anger and frustration without violence.