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Kelly Clarkson spanks her kids - and she sees nothing wrong with that

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When it comes to parenting, there’s few more divisive topics than spanking. Some believe there’s nothing wrong with a bit of physical contact after a child acts out, while others feel those who spank their children should have child services at the door.

The latest celebrity to join the debate? Kelly Clarkson, who recently admitted to spanking her three-year-old daughter. As a mom of four, Clarkson and her husband Brandon Blackstock admit to using physical punishment with their children.

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In an interview with Radio.com, the musician discussed how she disciplines her children — and how she she sees nothing wrong with it.

“I’m not above a spanking, which people aren’t necessarily into, and I don’t mean hitting her hard, I just mean a spanking,” said Clarkson. “My parents spanked me, I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it. But I do that as well, too.”

While the Grammy-winning singer is perfectly comfortable with the form of punishment, she admits it’s not something she would do in public.

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“So that’s a tricky thing when you’re out in public. Because then people are like, you know. They think that’s wrong, or something. But I find nothing wrong with a spanking,” she admitted.

When it comes to physical punishment, Clarkson advises to always give warning before actually spanking. She explained she always gives her daughter warning – and the opportunity to improve her behaviour before she gets a spanking.

Clarkson admits her upbringing may have something to do with her using physical punishment, recalling a time when her mom would give permission to school authority to spank her if she ended up in the principal’s office.

“I’m from the south, y’all, so we get spankings. My mom would call the principal if I ever ended up in the principal’s office and give permission for her to spank me.”

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