Replies to 'My Friend/Relative Won't Discipline!'

well i have a 7yr old and i have spanked him on occasion 

probably more than i should  

sometimes when i do that he will say that doesn't hurt  

what am i to do?  

he has a smart mouth on him 

 and i am a single parent  

  

THERE IS A VAST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "HITTING" and "SPANKING"!  Starting off with intent!!!

 That's why there are things called prisons--adults that have NOT been spanked go there!
The system won't let you lock up your children. hmmmmm