Kelly Clarkson has discussed in some detail the methods of child-rearing that she employs with her four children. The mother of two admitted, during an interview with radio.com, that she does not shy away from physically correcting her children when she considers their behavior to be unacceptable.
She explains that although she is aware of the controversy surrounding it, the practice is fairly common in the south, where she is originally from.
River Rose, age 5, and Remy, age 3, are Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s biological children. In addition, the couple has two stepchildren from Brandon Blackstock’s previous marriage. Clarkson is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. When asked about the approach that she takes to instilling discipline in her children, she stated:
“I’m not above a spanking, which people aren’t necessarily into,” she admitted. “And I don’t mean like hitting her hard, I just meant a spanking.”
She then continues to defend her methods by saying the following: “My parents spanked me, I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it.”
She went on to explain that there is always a warning prior to her taking action and that she never acts without first giving one. “I warn her! I’m like ‘Hi, I’m going to spank you on your bottom if you don’t stop right now like, this is ridiculous.”
The Voice coach continued by saying that spanking is a very common practice in the South, which is where she is originally from. “I’m from the South, y’all, so we get spankings.”
She does concede, however, that it may be challenging to do so in public, where those who disagree with you may be quick to pass judgment on your actions. “… that’s a tricky thing when you’re out in public, ’cause then people are like, you know, they think that’s wrong or something, but I find nothing wrong with a spanking.”
For years, the topic of whether or not physical punishment in the form of spanking is an appropriate method of training children has been the subject of discussion. While others believe it is perfectly safe, there are those who compare it to harmful behavior.
As a form of corrective discipline, the American Association of Pediatrics does not advocate the use of spanking or any other form of “corporal punishment,” such as kicking or punching a child.
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