Spare the rod

Research shows that kids who are spanked or hit have lower IQs, they shut down their learning powers. They're also more aggressive  particularly boys & get into more trouble than kids who are not spanked. Such children also have sexual problems & low self-esteem as adults.

So, how to manage such a child?

Understand what is going on. Children act out when they don't have words to express their frustration & anger. Teach your child to express his thoughts & feelings, you can put words in his mouth. e.g., "I know that you're tired & wish we could go home, but we can't,as we've to finish our grocery shopping, or doctor's appointment etc". This shows him what he could say to make you understand his feelings. It doesn't always work, but it is important to offer that help so he can learn impulse control & to use words in place of actions Whenever you feel like spanking the child, take a deep breath & count to 10. You're the grown-up & should be able to come up with an expressive & thoughtful alternative to hitting.