spanking
Pronunciation: [ˈspæŋkɪŋ]
Word
Context: "discipline"
(noun) a method of punishing a child by hitting their bottom with an open hand. It’s used to teach what is right and wrong, but many people have different opinions about it.
Example
Some parents believe that spanking is an effective way to discipline their children.
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Many experts argue that spanking can harm a child's emotional development.
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What do you think about spanking as a form of discipline?
Context: "discipline"
(verb) the action of hitting a child's bottom with an open hand as a form of punishment. It’s done to make them learn what is acceptable behavior.
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She decided to spanking her child for misbehaving at school.
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They never spanked their children because they prefer other ways to teach lessons.
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Why do some parents choose to spanking their kids?
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