{"id":10836,"date":"2025-03-10T16:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kohajone.press\/?p=10836"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:09:13","slug":"kelly-clarkson-says-shes-not-opposed-to-spanking-her-children-if-they-misbehave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kohajone.press\/?p=10836","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson says she\u2019s \u201cnot opposed to spanking\u201d her children if they misbehave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Disciplining children has always been a sensitive subject for parents, with various methods sparking heated debates. One such practice that continues to divide opinions is spanking. While some parents swear by it as an effective way to teach their children lessons, others argue that it can be harmful. This controversial issue recently came to the forefront when singer Kelly Clarkson openly discussed her stance on spanking during a 2019 radio interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kelly Clarkson, the renowned singer, songwriter, and TV personality, is no stranger to the spotlight, and her parenting choices have sparked conversations over the years. Clarkson, who is a mother of two young children, River Rose, 8, and Remy, 6, defended her decision to use spanking as a form of discipline. In the interview, she made it clear that she wasn\u2019t advocating for physical abuse but believed in the effectiveness of \u201ca little spanking\u201d when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not above spanking,\u201d Clarkson stated during the interview. \u201cI don\u2019t mean hitting her hard. I just mean a little spanking.\u201d For Clarkson, this method was something she grew up with, and she doesn\u2019t believe it caused her harm. \u201cMy parents spanked me, I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it,\u201d she said, explaining that it was a common practice in the Texas household she grew up in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarkson went on to explain that, in her experience, spanking was part of the culture where she was raised. \u201cI\u2019m from the South, y\u2019all, so we get spankings,\u201d she joked. She even shared a childhood memory about how her mother would call the school principal to give permission for corporal punishment if she found herself in trouble at school. Despite the controversy surrounding the topic today, Clarkson expressed that she felt it was part of her upbringing and helped shape her into the person she is today. \u201cI\u2019m a well-rounded individual with a lot of character,\u201d she added, further defending her stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Clarkson acknowledges that her parenting choices may not align with the views of everyone, she stands firm in her belief that spanking can be an appropriate form of discipline. However, she is aware of the challenges that come with such a method in the public eye. \u201cIt\u2019s tricky when you\u2019re out in public because people might think it\u2019s wrong,\u201d she admitted, reflecting on how public judgment can make parenting even more difficult. Nonetheless, she believes in following through with discipline when needed, even if it\u2019s met with disapproval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do believe in spanking, so you might catch me spanking my child at the zoo,\u201d she said. But Clarkson also made it clear that she doesn\u2019t spank on a whim. Instead, she ensures that her children understand the consequences beforehand. \u201cI\u2019m like, \u2018Hi, I\u2019m going to spank you on your bottom if you don\u2019t stop right now, this is ridiculous,\u2019\u201d she explained. Clarkson shared that this approach had proven to be effective, as it reduced the frequency of her children misbehaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversation sparked a wider debate about the appropriateness of spanking and whether it is still an acceptable form of discipline. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long been critical of spanking, warning that it can lead to negative psychological effects, including increased aggression and a weakened parent-child relationship. Their position emphasizes the importance of non-violent forms of discipline, such as time-outs, grounding, or verbal warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these findings, Clarkson\u2019s perspective remains that it is possible to use spanking responsibly and in moderation, without causing harm. She believes that parents should be trusted to decide what is best for their children, so long as their discipline is grounded in love and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n