Many parents spank their children and believe it works.
Others believe it brutalizes children, teaching them that violence is a solution to conflict. Parenting experts for the most part oppose spanking, and a number of studies have been done that look at how the punishment affects kids' behavior and intellectual development. In a special report, News10's Jennifer Smith examines the controversy surrounding the subject. To view Jennifer's report, just click on the link at upper left. For more perspective on the spanking issue, click on the links below.