10 celebrities who’ve openly admitted to spanking their children
10 celebs who spilled the beans about giving their children a good ol' spanking
While it's true that parenting approaches vary, some celebrities have openly expressed a pro-spanking stance at certain points in their parenting journey. Despite the controversial nature of the subject, these individuals have shared their perspectives on using spanking as a form of discipline.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson has openly shared her perspective on disciplining her daughter, River Rose. While she acknowledges spanking, she emphasizes that she warns her daughter beforehand and doesn't hit her hard. The singer told 98.9 The Buzz, “My parents spanked me, and I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it, but I do that as well…”
Solange Knowles
In an interview with The Young Black and Fabulous, Solange Knowles outlined her approach to disciplining her son, Daniel. She follows a three-step process: first, the look and talk; second, taking away something of value to him; and third, resorting to a physical reprimand, stating, "You need your butt popped." Solange notes that this method is not frequent, occurring only a few times a year, and believes her son remembers it.
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold, known for her role in 'Martin', expressed her perspective on spanking in a lengthy expose titled 'Why can't we spank our kids?' She highlighted the perceived imbalance where law enforcement can use force on children while parents are restricted. Arnold acknowledges the challenge of finding a balance between love and chastisement, recognizing the potential cycle of abuse.
Pink
Pink, the vocal singer, shared her views on spanking in 2010 before having her daughter, Willow. She expressed dissatisfaction with the shift toward political correctness in discussing spanking, and she credited this form of discipline for helping her through her rebellious years.
Nick Cannon
Reportedly, Nick Cannon mentioned his willingness to spank his twins, Monroe and Moroccan, if they misbehaved. He also revealed to TMZ his approach compared to his ex-wife, Mariah Carey, stating that she doesn't need to spank, as "that's what daddies are for." Cannon subscribes to the belief that sparing the rod may spoil the child.
Kate Gosselin
Kate Gosselin addressed public scrutiny after photos of her spanking her daughter, Leah, were published by In Touch magazine. Gosselin emphasized her role as a mother and stated that she disciplines her children based on what she deems appropriate for the situation, regardless of the presence of paparazzi.
Nia Long
Nia Long revealed her somewhat controversial approach to discipline in an earlier interview. While she said she tried to communicate with her younger child, who was 2 at the time, she acknowledged using a different approach for her older child, recognizing that he understood discipline.
Martin Sheen
Sources claim that Martin Sheen discussed his parenting style back in 2002, admitting that he administered a spank on the bottom to his son, Charlie Sheen, twice. He expressed a nonchalant attitude about the disciplinary action.
Shaunie O'Neal
Shaunie O'Neal, star of 'Basketball Wives', shared her perspective on spanking, stating that while her ex-husband, Shaquille O'Neal, doesn't spank their children, she believes in instilling a "fear of mommy getting pissed" as a form of discipline.
Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson, known for her role as TV's favorite mom in 'The Brady Bunch', reportedly admitted to giving her four children a few taps on their tush in an interview with Tinseltown Mom. She acknowledged the existence of better ways to handle problems but said she did not shy away from occasional physical discipline.
