Does Spanking Work For George Bush?

Why does spanking fail?

The spanking may be too gentle. If it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t motivate a child to avoid the consequence next time.... Be sure the child gets the message.

Sometimes a child ... might be tough enough to realize that a confrontation with his mom or dad is really a struggle of wills. If he can withstand the pressure ..., he can eliminate that form of punishment as a tool in the parent’s repertoire. ... Thus, he stiffens his little neck and guts it out. He may even refuse to cry and may say, “That didn’t hurt.”