Kelly Clarkson’s disclosure that she spanks her children for misbehavior has generated a lot of debate.
Acclaimed for her strong voice and successful songs like “Because Of You” and “Since U Been Gone,” the American singer-songwriter has sold 45 million singles and over 25 million albums worldwide. She has also been called among the best pop music voices on a billboard.
Her latest remarks on parenting, nevertheless, have drawn a strong reaction. Many followers responded on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) after Clarkson said she is “not above spanking” her children.
One commenter complained, “Kelly Clarkson should have faced consequences when she freely admitted to spanking her children.” Hearing that, I deleted all of her songs from my playlist.
Another user related a personal story: “I was spanked as a child, and it was a really unpleasant experience for me. I remember only the anxiety; I cannot remember what I did wrong.
A third person asked, “How can you hit someone and then teach them that hitting is unacceptable?” Simply said, it makes no sense.
“I can’t fathom hitting my child, regardless of how challenging their behaviour may be,” another person said. Children just lack the same emotional control and logical ability as adults.
This incident raises awareness of the ongoing debate about parenting practices and discipline guidelines, particularly in light of recent findings that indicate physical punishment may have long-term negative effects on children’s mental health and general wellbeing. The more people discuss it, the more issues arise about how celebrities like Clarkson influence parenting in the modern world.
Clarkson supporters have intervened to defend her parenting decisions. One admirer said, “That’s not bad at all! In my culture, it’s a means of child discipline.
“Another chimed in, remembering their own early experience: “I stole candy as a kid, got a spanking, and I never did it again. “
Renowned for winning the first American Idol season, the gifted vocalist has two children with her former partner, Brandon Blackstock. 2014 saw the welcome of their daughter River Rose, and then in 2016, their son Remington “Remy” Alexander arrived.Clarkson and Blackstock started dating in 2012, got engaged later that same year, and married in 2013 following first meetings in 2006.
But alleging “irreconcilable differences,” they sought divorce in June 2020 following more than seven years of marriage. Their split resulted in a protracted legal fight for child custody, spousal support, and Clarkson’s Montana ranch. By 2022 the divorce was finalized, and Clarkson was obliged to pay Blackstock a lump payment of $1,326,161 under the settlement. She also agreed to pay him $45,600 monthly for child support and $115,000 until January 31, 2024. Clarkson took primary custody of their children after joint custody was decided upon.
Clarkson allegedly reached a private understanding this year over the millions Blackstock paid himself during his tenure as her manager. Clarkson is committed to her music career and her responsibilities as a mother despite the challenges resulting from her divorce. She often talks about the difficulties and rewards of parenthood.
She candidly shared her shame as a mother in a 2016 Redbook interview: “I have a lot of mum guilt. If you are a mother, you wish to be daily present for your child. You want moments to need you and not someone else; you do not want to miss any. She said that occasionally it might be overwhelming: “There are days when I cry and wonder, ‘might I handle all this?’ Still, it’s really fantastic and well worth it altogether.
Still, some of Clarkson’s remarks on parenting have generated controversy. She said (via FM104), “I’m not against spanking, even if some people don’t approve,” during an interview on Atlanta radio station 94.1 in 2018. She added that while she advocates a mild spanking as a form of punishment, she does not imply hitting hard.
Clarkson said: “My parents spanked me, and I came out great. Her attitude to punishment echoes her upbringing. There is nothing illegal about it, seems to me. She also cautioned her kid before giving a spanking: “I tell her, ‘If you don’t stop right now, I’m going to spank you.'” Honestly, it works; she doesn’t act out of turn.
Still, the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) is fiercely against punishing children with spanking. Their response underlines studies showing that physical punishment can make children more aggressive and does not very effectively teach responsibility or self-control.
Studies really point to slapping having a harmful effect on typical brain development. Apart from addressing the negative consequences of verbal penalties like shaming or humiliation, the AAP supports safer and more efficient approaches to teaching children right from wrong.
Parents still have to take great thought on the most recent studies and best methods for producing healthy and well-adjusted children as the debate on parenting techniques keeps changing.