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Moms spanking their children

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This poll is for mothers who (still) use the traditional method of spanking for disciplining their children. Men, please don't respond, I may create a special poll for you.
I am
a mother
a father (this poll is not for you)
My age is
< 25
26-35
36-45
46-55
> 55
My children are
only boy(s)
only girl(s)
boy(s) and girl(s)
The age of my oldest child is
< 5 years
5-8 years
9-11 years
12-15 years
16-18 years
> 18 years
When I find it necessary to discipline my child I use
time-out
grounding
taking away toy, computer, TV, phone, etc.
spanking
loss of pocket money
extra chores
For those who use spanking:
Spankings are the primary means for discipline
Spankings are only for serious misbehavior
Spankings are last resort
Please give examples of situations that typically lead to a spanking
For moms who have both boys and girls
I use spankings more for boys
I use spankings more for girls
Both boys and girls get the same amount of spankings
When I spank my son(s) I mostly use
just my hand
hairbrush
paddle
belt or strap
cane
wooden spoon
I have no son or I don't spank my son
depends on age
When I spank my daughter(s) I mostly use
just my hand
hairbrush
paddle
belt or strap
cane
wooden spoon
depends on age
I have no daughter or don't spank my daughter
For moms who have both boys and girls
It is easier for me to spank my son(s)
It is easier for me to spank my daughter(s)
When I spank my son(s)
they keep their underwear on
they have their bottom bared
they undress completely
When I spank my daughter(s)
they keep their underwear on
they have their bottom bared
they undress completely
When a child is spanked in my home, he/she typically
has to stand in the corner before the spanking
has to stand in the corner after the spanking
has to stand in the corner before and after the spanking
has no corner time
When I have spanked my child(ren) I typically feel
other (please explain)
angry with myself
satisfied
agitated
relieved
angry with the child
sad
I think that spanking
is the best way to teach a child
should be used more
is satisfying to parents
is a useful means of discipline
only teaches children to be violent
should be generally prohibited by law
should be used less
Thank you for your reply. Please add anything else you find relevant.
This poll was created on 2011-06-21 08:57:27 by Moni2