Spanking is the method that parents use the most when they hit their children with the intention of disciplining them. Spanking is still widely accepted in American society, which renders a controversial issue. There are two groups with opposing views on spanking. People who opposed to spanking believe that spanking is poor parenting that can cause negative effects on their children. Others, on the other hand, insist that spanking can be a practical and effective …showed first 75 words of 522 total…

…showed last 75 words of 522 total…are spanked misbehave more than children who are not spanked. In conclusion, I feel sure that most parents love their kids and seek the best parenting for them. However, spanking is not a loving discipline, and it creates more problems in the long run such as low self-esteem, depression, violence, feeling of being unloved, and even the possibility of growing up to be spanker. Consequently, parents should refrain from using spanking as a disciplinary measure.