[valunord]

I must say that I do not think you read my remarks to have the visceral and unwarranted response that you did. There was nothing in my remarks that recommends spanking in a negative manner.

Being on the spectrum myself and having worked with many in these situations and with this, I will tell you that my personal experience says otherwise. Believe what you will, and I will believe what I will. I can assure you that wonderful and salutary results come through helping children to learn not to harm other people in proper and healthy ways.

[toomuchtodo]

I’m calling CPS if I see a parent do it or they divulge they do it, belief systems don’t justify abuse when the evidence is clear with regards to the harm it causes. If you don’t believe spanking is abuse, there is no middle ground to meet, regardless of justification.

[valunord]

That is your choice to do it. I have worked with CPS who has recommended it in multiple states. Furthermore, this is not something that should be done publicly neither should a spectacle be made of such a thing. I really do not think you understand what was written.