Do you believe bare bottom spanking is effective?

Whenever a reasonable amount of privacy is available (in front of family members is fine), I believe spanking should always be administered on the bare bottom for several reasons, such as: The ritual of a punishment spanking is an important factor in effectiveness, and spanking on the spur of the moment should be avoided. The time taken to bare the bottom and properly position the child allows time for the parent to 'cool off', and spanking must never be administered out of anger or frustration. The additional embarrassment can add to the punishment value so that less actual spanking is necessary, and the additional pain can do the same. Spanking over clothing such as jeans with pocket seams and rivets can result in bruising. Having the bottom bare allows the parent to see the progress and avoid going too far and leaving marks or bruises. Edit: After reading some of the other answers I have to repeat what I've said so many times in the past: There is nothing even remotely sexual or perverted about a parent spanking their child - period. The vast majority of parents do not think about or act toward their children in any sexual way.

I was a kid who got spanked, and honestly, it got the point across. I did something wrong, got spanked, and knew not to do it. I think it's effective for kids (like me) who wouldn't listen to anything their parents have to say. I can see why people think it's wrong. Doing it in public or too harshly is wrong, in my opinion, but it won't damage their health, and honestly made me into a kid who actually listened to what my parents had to say.

I was a very good child and never needed spanking. A simple bad look or "no" would do the trick but my step-dad spanked me a few times and caused me to be very resentful of him because I know that I NEVER deserved it. I was very shy and rarely stepped out of line. I don't think that spanking is necessary as long as parents know how to be parents. Spanking is usually done out of anger and handling a child while angry is never good. On the other hand, there are some times that I see a child being unruly and wish that the parents would spank them or at least do something about the behavior. However, the only reason that their children act like that is because they don't know how to enforce positive behavior rather than acknowledge only bad behavior. Raising a well mannered and good child without spanking is very doable as long as the parents know how to handle certain situations.

I was spanked occasionally as a child, although I do not intend to spank my own children. It got the point across at the time, but I think I can find another way to do so. Oh and why do you mention "bare bottom"? Pants or not spanking is spanking... pervy?!

I don't think any spanking is right or effective.

why would you even think of hitting youre kids bare ***... weird

Of course it's more effective. The more cruel the punishment the more effective it will be. Now if you take morality into consideration then it dosn't fit into todays society.

Yes I do. Don't spank when you're angry. Other than that, spanking is the best thing for most kids.

Yes. Spanking on the bare bottom is discipline.