Yup, according to this article below, which was featured in NewsWeek, MSN, Yahoo and NBC, kids who are spanked, are less intelligent.
So I guess I could have been a genius otherwise, huh?

What's your take on it?
Children Who Get Spanked Have Lower IQs - Yahoo! News

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What does Scripture say about disciplining children?


I follow and submit to the Most Highs Words. That article is just ludicrous. Now this article speaks volumes!!!

Scripture says that if a parent loves his child, he will correct him when he is out of line. A loving parent will guide and teach their children. The Bible adds that if you neglect to train and teach your child, you don't love your child (Proverbs 13:24) These are powerful words for parents.
It is loving to discipline a child because the benefits of discipline will give a child hope, help him make good decisions, and help him live a long and peaceful life (Hebrews 12:11, Proverbs 6:23, 10:17, 12:1, 15:5, 15:32, 19:18).
Discipline brings hope, life, peace and character to a child because it drives out foolish notions such as "The world revolves around me. I am the most important and I must have my way. No one else matters." Through loving discipline, a child can take the focus off him and look outward to develop empathy and respect for God and others.
It is a failure to love a child if a parent ignores issues rather than addressing them directly. A lack of discipline wrongly teaches children that there are no consequences to their choices. A child who grows up with no or little discipline may become an adult who struggles with self-control, anger and respect for others (Ephesians 6:4.) He will most likely be demanding and self-centered as an adult. The Bible says that a person who rejects discipline will end up in shame and poverty. He will be stupid, act foolishly and lead others astray. A rejection of discipline also reveals a person who hates himself or herself (Proverbs 10:17, 12:1, 13:18, 15:5, 15:32).
Discipline is necessary because it motivates us to change for the right reasons. It gives children the right tools to live responsibly in the world. Neglecting discipline is a failure to love children well and it also prevents parents from experiencing the delight and peace in seeing their children have contented lives ( Proverbs 29:17 .) Parents who recognize their own issues related to discipline1 can face those issues and, through consistent discipline, lovingly offer a safe place for children to grow and mature.

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Now..Before we start a barrage of arguments FOR and AGAINST spanking and how its viewed by different cultures and ethnic groups, lets stay focussed...

DO YOU THINK THAT spanking or "physical behavioral correction" (as one professional called it), could diminish a child's capacity to learn or to function intellectually?

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Thanks.
Could you elaborate on your personal opinion on the issue as well?

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Might I also add that this article is just many of "Babylon's" ways of mind control to keep the deceived masses plugged into this Matrix of illusion. Now some sheeple will read this and then feel that they should not spank their children anylonger and then you read later on in the papers where they will talk about these children being out of control because they have no discipline at home.

My mom spanked me and I turned out very well intelligent that is.

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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots". Marcus Garvey

This article touched on my personal opinions well in some aspect.....which is why I posted it.

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I know. I just need your pesonal touch on the issue.

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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots". Marcus Garvey

Well, my liking is irrelavant; its your opinion. But I do agree with your position on it.

AS FAR AS THE ARTICLE IS CONCERNED..I believe that's hogwash. I dont believe that the IQ of a child is diminshed IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER by physical discipline.

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Yeah I agree

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I am going to have to smack/spank you because you decided to juss drop us like a bad habit....
Tanx for dropping in.

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In my opinion, I think quite often the problem with spanking is that it is done out of anger - which means that it can be taken too far, which is not good.

I was spanked as a child, and I do not believe it has affected my IQ at all. I have also spanked. But it worries me that sometimes that is the first thing that I think to do when my daughter has done something wrong. I don't ever want to push the boundary of a "healthy spanking" and abuse!

Now, she knows what things warrant a spanking, and I will spank for thos things. But, for me personally, I do not like how I feel when I do spank.

Maybe I just need some advise from the more experienced parents on here on how/when you administer spankings!