Hey there, friends. Let's talk about something that's been making waves in the parenting world. Kelly Clarkson, the mom of two adorable kids, recently opened up during a candid radio interview about her parenting style. She admitted that she spanks her three-year-old daughter, River Rose, because it's a practice she grew up with. “I’m not above a spanking, which people aren’t necessarily into,” she said. “But let me clarify—I’m not talking about hitting her hard. I mean just a light spanking.”
Kelly went on to explain how her upbringing influenced her parenting methods. “I’m from the South, y’all, and let me tell you, spankings were part of life back then,” the three-time Grammy winner shared. “My mom would even call the principal if I ever ended up in trouble at school and give them permission to spank me. And look at me now—I’m a well-rounded individual with a lot of character. So I think it’s fine.”
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Kelly also elaborated on her approach to spanking, explaining that it's not just about punishment but about giving her daughter a chance to correct her behavior. “I always give her a warning first,” she said. “I’ll tell her, ‘Hey, if you don’t stop this right now, I’m going to have to spank you on the bottom.’ And you know what? It actually works. She doesn’t engage in that kind of behavior as often anymore.”
Public Reaction to Kelly's Parenting Choices
As you might imagine, Kelly’s comments sparked a lively debate among her fans and followers. Some people took to social media to voice their opinions. “I wish she would do some research before making public comments. Spanking teaches violence,” one commenter wrote. Another chimed in, “I never spanked my kids. I think spanking is lazy parenting.”
What Experts Say About Spanking
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), spanking isn't the best way to discipline children. The organization advises against using physical punishment, stating that it can teach aggressive behavior and lose its effectiveness over time. “Instead of spanking, the AAP suggests using timeouts for younger kids,” the website explains. “For older children, consider removing privileges, like sports or playtime with friends, as a form of discipline.”
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Kelly's Family Life
Kelly is also mom to a son, 21-month-old Remington. She shares both kids with her husband, Brandon Blackstock, whom she married in October 2013. Despite the controversy, Kelly remains confident in her parenting choices, reminding everyone that every family is different and that she's doing what she believes is best for her children.
