A spanking may also cause your child to feel that payment for the crime has been made, with the result that the child may be more likely to repeat the misdeed. Raising children is not an easy task. Try to keep things in perspective and don't blame yourself for their negative behavior. Parents can't run their children's lives, but they can help them learn from mistakes. Always remember that assistance is close at hand - from professionals like teachers, doctors and clergymen, or from provincial and municipal family services.
Many communities have a distress line that one can call for advice and referrals.