But babies who are hit often cry louder. Older children who are hit often are learning to solve problems by hitting others. Many parents notice that after a spanking children may settle down for a while, but pretty soon they start misbehaving again. Kids do need to know that the adult is in charge. Spanking can teach children to be afraid of the adult in charge.
Good discipline teaches children to respect the adult in charge.
Respect goes both ways- treat children with respect and let them have some control, and they will respect you and listen to you. Spanking can make children afraid to misbehave, but probably only when you are watching. Children need to learn to control their own behavior even when you are not around to watch them. No child needs a spanking. Spanking can be dangerous.