#3: Why Do We Spank Our Kids?

Why do Black People Spank Their Kids?

Have you ever been to the grocery store and seen the following..

Little White Boy: Mommy, I want some candy.

Mom: No son, no candy before dinner.

LWB: Mommy, I said I want that candy!

Mom: Now now, I told you before no candy.

LWB: Mommy I WANT SOME CANDY NOW!! *throws tantrum*

Mom: I'm going to count to three. One... two... three.

...

And then nothing happened! Now, this would never happen if it were a Black kid and his momma. Case in point...

Tyree: Momma, I want some candy.

Momma: Boy, you know you can't have no candy before dinner.

Tyree: Ma, I said I want that candy!

Momma: *smack* Boy don't you talk back to me. I said you ain't gettin no candy.

Tyree: Yes momma.

Our culture simply does not accept a child's misbehaving. As a matter of fact, there is a rule that if one Black adult sees a kid misbehaving and the parents aren't around, he/she is allowed to beat that kid's behind, no questions asked. And, the kid will get his butt beat once he actually gets home.

Now, why don't we use more conventional methods of child rearing, such as "talking it out", "counting to 10," or enforcing a "time out?" Well, white kids for generations have shown us that these methods simply are not effective. Please see image #2 and the video below for examples of what Black kids would never do to their parents.

What are some behind-beating instruments that can be used? Well, there are many examples, including:

the back of your hand

a rolled up newspaper
a spatula
a slipper or sandal

an extension cord
the back of a Guitar Hero guitar
a switch (I don't actually know what a switch is, but ask any old southern Black woman and she will tell you).

I hope your eyes have been opened to another facet of our culture. Til next time...