Great article Kristina, though for me, the jury is still out on this one. On the one hand, I agree, especially having grown up in a physically abusive household. But on the other hand, on some occasions, you may need a method that doesn't amount to debating with your kids. I've seen too many situations with children literally running over their parents, because the parent "just doesn't know what to do with them". Guess what? The law will know what to do with them, if they keep up their disruptive behavior as they get older. And God forbid they're a hard headed little black girl or boy. We know what the probable outcome will be. So, in that case, I say SPANK THE HELL OUT OF THEM and keep them alive. The Good Book is in agreement with me :-)