I think spanking is fine sometimes, but in this case I think a delopmental psychologist would say this is an opportunity to teach the child about appropriate behaviour by learning to identify and communicate their frustration, etc., rather than acting out. We forget sometimes that EVERYTHING about them is still developing. Ice cream doesn't make children cry.
People who are quick to scold parents for their methods never offer different solutions of their own, so I'll begin with a few we've tried for extreme behavior.
Time-out: They won't do it.
Sent-to-room: Fun for them or won't do it.
No dessert: They cry/scream more.
Take away toys/fun things: They cry/scream more.
Drugs: I won't do that. Is that YOUR better answer?
I will admit that I myself hated the spanking method before I had kids, and even for the first few years I didn't consider it. I'm sure many children grow up well disciplined without spanking, but not all children respond to the word "NO".
Finally I want to clarify what the threat of a spanking means. It means when I tell her to stop screaming, I tell her with a serious tone. She knows from experience what COULD follow if she continues, so she stops. I don't say "Stop or I'm going to physically hurt you" like you are suggesting.
spanking should be outlawed in this country. spanking means something different to everybody. a couple swats? I didn't even hear a harsh tone, just more icecream. Why jump to all this toned down violence. and freakin remember the LARGE amount of people legally abused in this country because people won't get serious
threatening a spanking IS a spanking. If I threaten to break your arm it is a serious offense. If I threaten to rape you it is a serious offense. If I threaten to touch your bum, penis, vagina without your permission it is a serious offense. parents need to learn boundaries too.
Obviously the first question here is: Do you have children? If the answer is yes, then I ask you: Do you have MY children? Your way is not my way and you should respect that as I respect your views.
If you don't have kids then please let experience be your voice. What worked for your kids? Were they like mine?
Ask anyone who has had experience with both. In general, girls are much harder to raise than boys. (Have you ever heard the term "Drama King"? Not likely.)
You are correct in assuming that MOST of the time she isn't like that. Maybe once a week she has a good blow-out.
However, posting video of her being normal is boring...
I don't believe she should be spanked just for being upset. Now if she ever acted that way in public, it would be a different story. (Which she never does.) Then again, I just made it public didn't I? Ha!
In my house, spanking is reserved for extreme situations like (just off the top of my head) if I caught one child biting the other.
For anything less, the THREAT of spanking works without the actual act.
Would you trade the ability to spank a kid that is acting that way ( which is rare ) for the ability to get serious with fathers and mothers that hit their kids when their kid is not a complete bitch for them?
cute and funny!
how old is she?
pivotsarecool 3 years ago
she's cute,but she has a temper
mileycyrusrocks0920 4 years ago 2
How could she NOT like chocolate and vanilla ice cream together?! D:
TromboneGothGirl84 4 years ago
lol wow 1:37 she look evil
insanepants 4 years ago
esa niña se queja de todo
ganimedes2012 4 years ago
Concuerdo.
kraygh 4 years ago
I think spanking is fine sometimes, but in this case I think a delopmental psychologist would say this is an opportunity to teach the child about appropriate behaviour by learning to identify and communicate their frustration, etc., rather than acting out. We forget sometimes that EVERYTHING about them is still developing. Ice cream doesn't make children cry.
npadln 4 years ago
shes gina have no friends
jkokorelias 4 years ago
People who are quick to scold parents for their methods never offer different solutions of their own, so I'll begin with a few we've tried for extreme behavior.
Time-out: They won't do it.
Sent-to-room: Fun for them or won't do it.
No dessert: They cry/scream more.
Take away toys/fun things: They cry/scream more.
Drugs: I won't do that. Is that YOUR better answer?
kraygh 4 years ago
I will admit that I myself hated the spanking method before I had kids, and even for the first few years I didn't consider it. I'm sure many children grow up well disciplined without spanking, but not all children respond to the word "NO".
kraygh 4 years ago
Finally I want to clarify what the threat of a spanking means. It means when I tell her to stop screaming, I tell her with a serious tone. She knows from experience what COULD follow if she continues, so she stops. I don't say "Stop or I'm going to physically hurt you" like you are suggesting.
kraygh 4 years ago
spanking should be outlawed in this country. spanking means something different to everybody. a couple swats? I didn't even hear a harsh tone, just more icecream. Why jump to all this toned down violence. and freakin remember the LARGE amount of people legally abused in this country because people won't get serious
cw900000 4 years ago
threatening a spanking IS a spanking. If I threaten to break your arm it is a serious offense. If I threaten to rape you it is a serious offense. If I threaten to touch your bum, penis, vagina without your permission it is a serious offense. parents need to learn boundaries too.
cw900000 4 years ago
Obviously the first question here is: Do you have children? If the answer is yes, then I ask you: Do you have MY children? Your way is not my way and you should respect that as I respect your views.
If you don't have kids then please let experience be your voice. What worked for your kids? Were they like mine?
kraygh 4 years ago
This is why I am glad I DO NOT have kids. Thank you Lord for blessing me with no children.
Smirv 4 years ago
when you set the ice cream sandwich near her, it was like kryptonite with superman. "AAAAGH!" lols
insanepants 5 years ago
I have an honest comment, here. I'm not just being a smartass but... Have you ever tried spanking that kid??!!
I don't mean beating her, but just a couple of swats to let her know that it is NOT OKAY to throw a raging fit over ice cream.
Ok, my rant is over. I assume she's not like that all the time.
Maria
ECCWinnipeg 5 years ago
Ask anyone who has had experience with both. In general, girls are much harder to raise than boys. (Have you ever heard the term "Drama King"? Not likely.)
You are correct in assuming that MOST of the time she isn't like that. Maybe once a week she has a good blow-out.
However, posting video of her being normal is boring...
kraygh 5 years ago
Well then, from one parent to another: Does spanking work with this "drama queen", or does other discipline work better? Or have you tried it.
It's just that, the only consequence to her screaming fit seemed to be that she got more ice cream, and that's not good.
Maria
ECCWinnipeg 5 years ago
I don't believe she should be spanked just for being upset. Now if she ever acted that way in public, it would be a different story. (Which she never does.) Then again, I just made it public didn't I? Ha!
In my house, spanking is reserved for extreme situations like (just off the top of my head) if I caught one child biting the other.
For anything less, the THREAT of spanking works without the actual act.
kraygh 5 years ago
Would you trade the ability to spank a kid that is acting that way ( which is rare ) for the ability to get serious with fathers and mothers that hit their kids when their kid is not a complete bitch for them?
cw900000 4 years ago