Reply #17: I was spanked very rarely. I think it works when used very sparingly. [View All]

[UdoKier]

The threat of a spanking as an "ultimate punishment" is more effective than doling out spankings on a regular basis.

Any more often than once or twice a year is too much, IMO. Positive rewards and other forms of discipline are better on a regular basis.

But I don't think spanking is necessary to have a well-behaved kid. I know many people who never do it and have good kids.