Ruben Navarrette : I ' m against child abuse . Who is n't ? But I ' m not against it . Navarrette : Spanking is an acceptable way to treat a child , as long as you follow the rules . He says too many kids in America today do n't respect their elders - that 's the real problem . Navarrette : Many kids do n't fear any kind of authority , and this will not serve them well in life .
Ruben Navarrette : I 'm against child abuse . Who is n't ? But I 'm not against spanking . Navarrette : Spanking is an acceptable way to discipline a child , as long as you follow the rules . He says too many kids in America today do n't respect their parents - that 's the real threat . Navarrette : Many kids do n't fear any kind of authority , and this will not serve them well in life .