Spanking is an essential asset in raising children. Adults who were not spanked as children, unlike adults who were spanked, may have disagreements about different methods of discipline, but the fact remains that discipline is an important foundation for building the life of an honest citizen. Parents of today's generation of children seem to have moved away from the spanking method of disciplining their children and the perceived effects of this method are endemic in today's society. Children who have been spanked and children who have not been spanked behave differently in different situations throughout life. In fact, spanking your child can be more beneficial than previously thought if done the right way. Spanking should be used along with other disciplinary methods to help guide children. You should spank them to teach them a lesson, not to create fear. For example, if your child puts himself in danger, you should give him a light spanking and explain what was done wrong. If your child is caught stealing from a store and there is no form...