Kelly Clarkson, the proud mother of River Rose, 8, and Remy, 6, openly discussed her thoughts on child discipline, including spanking, in a candid radio interview. As parenting approaches evolve, this issue has recently prompted heated debate.
Clarkson, a well-known entertainment personality who was just bestowed with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has been open about her decision to include slapping in her parenting toolkit.
She consistently supported her opinion, citing her background and cultural influences that influenced her viewpoint.
Clarkson’s admission that she is “not above yelling” her children has elicited both support and mistrust in a society where child-rearing opinions are as different as they are strong.
“I don’t mean striking her,” she said, adding that her goal is not to inflict harm but to utilize physical punishment in a controlled manner. “I just mean a little spanking,” she continued.
She frankly discussed her childhood, “My parents yelled me, I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it.” According to her, this strategy worked as a tool for instilling values and character, and she believes it contributed to her well-rounded personality.
Nonetheless, Clarkson recognizes the challenges of disciplining her children in public when others scrutinize and judge her parenting style. “That’s a tricky thing to do when you’re out in public because then people are like, They think that’s wrong,” she told me.
Despite the likelihood of criticism, she maintains that yelling is an acceptable disciplining approach. “I have faith in yelling,” she told me, “so you may see me yelling my child at the zoo.”
She argues that this strategy has reduced the frequency of undesirable behavior.
The controversy surrounding Kelly Clarkson’s approach to child discipline parallels broader discussions about parenting variety and human autonomy. While some may agree with her, others may advocate for solutions that emphasize nonphysical tactics.
