Topical Scripture Index on Spanking<\/a>\u00a0for a list). Second, the fetching of a switch gives the child time to reflect on the upcoming punishment. It also gives the parent a few moments to calm down so that the punishment is more likely to be just and not a reflection of the parent’s mood. Third, as boys get older, there is a tendency to strike harder to get a response. A switch stings and doesn’t require a lot of effort or muscle to give an effective spanking. Finally, there is a psychological advantage of associating a spanking with the switch and not with the parent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: In looking at your website, my wife and I note that you do not recommend the mom spanking teenage sons. Our youngest son is almost 12. Is it appropriate for my wife to continue spanking him until he is 13? Also, I note you recommend the use of a switch. 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