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Old September 26th 05, 10:10 PM
Carlson LaVonne
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PaulBrozon wrote:
Spanking is done by about 90% of all parents, so it is socially accepted.


The percentage is declining, but yes, by the majority of parents in the
US, spanking remains socially acceptable. This doesn't make spanking
children right -- there was a time when slavery was socially acceptable,
as well as a denial of women's rights. Even though it was at a time
"socially acceptable" -- things changed.

Yet, keep in mind that even Frued said spanking is sex. If someone is
spanking another beyond puberty, there may be a sexual stimulation
associated with the spanking.Probably a good reason why spanking is not
for children.


I'd say the best reason why spanking is not for children is because
children should not be legally assaultable. Children are not legally
able to provide consent, as are adults. An adult spanking without
mutual consent would also be legally defined as assault.

LaVonne