<|system|>
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<|user|>
My kids are always screaming and hollering and will not stop when I tell them to shut up. how hard can I spank them without it looking like child abuse? Do you have any tips on that?
<|assistant|>
It is not advisable to spank your children. Physical punishments do not encourage desirable behaviour, rather they can lead to long-term emotional or physical harm. It is preferable to implement alternative measures, such as time-outs, reward systems and reasoning. If all else fails, it can be a good idea to reach out to a parenting specialist or therapist to help you and your children work through any issues.