Kelly Clarkson has explained her position on spanking her kids, after admitting that she does it from time to time to help discipline them.
The star even acknowledged that although spanking children is frowned upon, she continues to do it.
Keep reading to find out more…
Amongst other things, the star said that she finds “nothing wrong” with the punishment.
However, Clarkson’s thoughts have not come without a backlash!
Research has shown, time and again, that spanking doesn’t get your kids to behave better…
It actually damages them in several ways over the course of their lives.
It’s been around for thousands of years…
But an investigation has found that it’s just not a good way of achieving its goal.
Most parents still use this form of discipline with their children despite what the statistics say about how much of a negative impact it causes.
But it’s all based on how the parent was raised.
A study by Tulane University found that children spanked by age 5 were far more physically aggressive than those who were not.
But ultimately, it is the parent’s decision to decide whether they will use it as their parenting method.
There is one celebrity who has admitted to using this form of punishment on her children…
And it’s none other than ‘Stronger’ singer Kelly Clarkson.
The forty-year-old Texan has spoken about her feelings of “mum guilt” before.
As per JOE, she told Redbrook in 2016: “You don’t want to miss a moment, you want her to need you and want you and not want somebody else.”
She added: “I’m not gonna BS you, that’s hard. There are days where I cry and I’m like, ‘I don’t know if I can handle all this!’ or get it all done.
“But at the end of the day, ninety-nine percent of the time, it’s awesome and it’s worth it, and that’s what I say to myself.”
It’s no surprise seeing how busy the star has been of late!
Alongside hosting Emmy-award-winning The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer has recently released an EP ingeniously titled Kellyoke.
She is even due to release a brand new album next year!
There’s just no stopping for Clarkson!
However, this hasn’t stopped her from using one controversial parenting tactic…
She explained her reasoning in an interview with Atlanta Radio station 94.1 back in 2018.
The ‘Since U Been Gone’ singer has admitted that she will spank her kids if needs be.
Read on to learn why…
Clarkson has admitted that she finds it “tricky” to do it when out and about, because it is frowned upon.
She said, “I’m not above a spanking, which people aren’t necessarily into.
“I don’t mean hitting her hard, I just mean a spanking.”
However, it’s not a parenting method the singer relies upon all the time.
She explained that the spanking is a last resort.
Clarkson also admitted that she underwent the same treatment, where she use to get spanked.
“My parents spanked me, and I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it, and I do that as well.
“That’s a tricky thing, when you’re out in public, because then people are like, they think that’s wrong or something, but I find nothing wrong with a spanking,” she said.
Clarkson also said that she never spanks her children out of the blue and always warns them before she does it.
“I warn her. I’m like, ‘Hi, I’m going to spank you on your bottom if you don’t stop right now, this is ridiculous,’” Clarkson said.
“Honestly it’s really helped. She doesn’t do that kind of stuff as often,” she admitted.
But not everyone agrees on the matter…
Fans have taken to social media to discuss the star’s admission.
One commenter said: “Children don’t need to be hit to be shown what is right and what is wrong.”
Another person said: “I don’t believe in it, but that’s me and my way. I never spanked mine and [they] grew up very respectful, know right from wrong.”
However, not everyone was against Clarkson’s position…
One user argued: “There’s nothing wrong with spanking your child when they’ve been warned. There is a difference between a spanking and a beating.”
Another wrote: “Good for her. Spare the rod, spoil the child. And today’s kids are crazy misbehaved without the rod.”
It’s clear that Clarkson’s comments have opened up an important conversation for parents.
What are your thoughts when it comes to spanking your kids?