Longitudianal research shows that spanking is associated with

Longitudinal research shows that spanking is associated with aggressive behavior. It also leads to older kids bullying younger one. Parents are showing children that hitting is ok. My dad hit me so I can hit you. It's an easy way out but really it is quick and dirty. Parents are vulnerable to "the last straw." Plans need to be discussed on how to handle certain behaviors. I don't like spanking. But I know it happens.