Do Not Spank Your Child
No doubt, to some parents, spanking can bring about short-term compliance which sometimes is a much-needed relief for the parents. However, this method doesn’t teach the child right from wrong. It only teaches the child to fear external consequences. The child is then motivated to avoid getting caught instead. Spanking your child is modeling to your child that he/she can resolve issues by violence9. Children who are spanked, smacked, or hit is more prone to fighting with other children. They are more likely to become bullies and to use verbal/physical aggression to solve disputes. Later in life, they are also more likely to result in delinquency and antisocial behavior, worse parent-child relationships, mental health issues, and domestic violence victims or abusers.