Great comment Hive account@lifestylebyjeli . Especially the last part, and that is what makes me wish I had better knowledge back when my child was younger. Even though I had only spanked a few times, it crushes my heart to know I caused pain, regardless of how few times I resorted to it. I was a single parent, and no parent friends, so I did not have the resources. If I had to do it all over again, I would not spank, no matter what I may have been through for correcting children's behavior. To me, a few spankings don't add up to abuse, but potential is there to turn to it.