It is a fact that spanking is considered by many people a way to control their children. A swat on the behind, a slap to the face, a series of blows with a paddle or belt -- all of these measures have been termed "a spanking" by various parents. Studies have shown that nearly 100% of all people had used spanking at least once. More than half of the 13 year old respondents still receive spankings. One in five parents of 17 year olds continued to use physical punishment to control adolescent behavior. There are generally Seven Good Reasons to Stop Spanking

• What to do instead of spanking

Temper Tantrums are a common behavior which usually starts around age 1, and becomes less frequent by age 4 or 5. It is thought to be the child’s way to express his/her anger and frustration. Children, especially toddlers cannot show their emotions by words; screaming and jumping in fury is his/her cry for you to notice that he is hungry, upset, bored. Or they just have some excessive energy, and they only know one way to let it out. It does not mean you are a bad parent if your child has these outbursts. But certainly, effective disciplining could reduce the number of tantrums.

1. Describe what you would like -- expectations
2. Give a reason -- explanation that relates to the child's life
3. Get a response -- make sure your child understands
4. Practice -- role-play
5. Tell the child how they did -- give feedback
6. Encourage future use -- try to practice before the actual event