Kate Gosselin spanks Leah: did the paparazzi call the police?

Oh wow, someone call CPS because a mother is disciplining her child. -insert sarcasm here- The only thing wrong with this show, is that it still continues. She needs to get out of the lime light and get her marriage and family back on track.

Okay first of all, who knows how hard she supposably "spanked" her. Little Kids cry over pretty much anything, and Papparazzi's can easily edit photos so who knows if she really did it, this is rediculous. its not that big of a deal! we all know she loves her children, and if they get a divorce, she should have her kids, shees the one who works the hardest! she HAD the kids and Jon is not being responsible right now, i do believe that yes he made a mistake, but why are people still freaking out about it? People need to just give them a break! Kate did not do ANYTHING wrong. my mom give me a little pat on the butt when i was in trouble, odds are every kid got a little spanking. the  papparazzi need to give the gosselins a brake, the gosselins cant help if they need to punnish there children or if something happens, i no its hard but its just life, so why cant people just LEAVE THE GOSSELINS ALONE? because the papparazzi are dirty  they sneak arpound people and get emmbaarassing photos. this is soooo stupid, itsm  not that big of a DEAL!

This is child abuse and should be stopped.

People don't leave them alone because they are media whores who will do anything to be in the public eye - or should I say she will do anything.  I think Jon is always gone because he is sick of being in front of cameras.  As far as disciplining...there are other ways.  I have 3 children who I am always complemented on because they are friendly and polite to everyone and I haven't spanked them.  I wouldn't go hitting adults I disagree with, so I certainly wouldn't hit a child.  If you hit an adult it is against the law, but a child it is discipline...bull!  Lead by example, she is a person who is inconsiderate of others, so why would she expect her children to be better than she is.

Seriously, I am sick of this.  She disciplined her child (for what we do not know).  What I can say is that I am sick of everyone trying to run everyone else's lives for them.  Discipline is a huge debate in this country as we all know.  Unless you are actually abusing your child there is nothing wrong with discipline.  Maybe, if more children were disciplined we wouldn't have the issues we have in this society!  Leave this woman alone.  Oh and as for the labor law issues, give me a break!  This is how they support the family.  I doubt those complaining have ever watch the children interact on tv with the tv crew.  They appear to ahve a great relationship with the camera crew.  I am so over all of this! 

WOW-- let's not forget people that she is human.  Look at what she is going through!  CPS?  Are you serious?  There are people out the brutally attacking kids for NO reason at all, raping and torturing innocent children and they rarely get life in prison for that.  She spanked ONE of EIGHT children she has! 

Hmmm, I wonder if the people who are calling this child abuse has children of their own that they raise and not some nanny??? I'll go with.... PROBABLY NOT! 

OMG! You stupid democrats make me sick! Child abuse????Give it a rest!! IDIOTS!

It’s a spanking! how many of you have never been spanked ever as a child. I don’t watch the show nor do I care much for family publicity but come on! She’s going to get criticized for a spanking?! More kid’s in this world need to be spanked or should have been spanked and maybe, just maybe, there wouldn’t be so many friggin’ rude and completely disrespectful kids around. Nothing wrong with a loving hand to the butt every once in a while. Sorry, it’s one thing to beat your kids, but a simple spanking is a whole different story.

For those of you who are crying about how everyone should leave Jon and Kate alone, just shut up already.  She asked for it.  She can, at any time, pull the plug on this show and after a few months, they would have their privacy back.  It would possibly even save their marriage.  Is she doing that? No.  For as much as she complains and moans about it, she loves it.  You know she does.  That woman is awful, and while I never condone cheating under any circumstance, I certainly cannot blame Jon for wanting to get away.  Everytime I watch their show, she is constantly talking down and berating him.  I'm sure it's humiliating for him.

Mostly, I feel bad for her children.  While she's off on book tours and vacations and whatever else TLC pays for, her kids are at home with a nanny.  And there is a difference between disciplining your child and spanking them.  I am a firm believer in no spanking, especially when you're out in the open where people are taking your picture.  She's an idiot.

I have seen this show, and these kids need a good spanking.  Seriously, any of you out there that think spanking is child abuse, talk to us later on when you cannot control your teenager, and eventually they are the ones robbing your local bank!!  Get over yourselves!  I was spanked, and I will spank my kids.  The thing here is if your children feel there are consequences beyond sitting in a corner, they, oh my GOSH, GET READY FOR THIS, ACTUALLY BEHAVE!  I have 2 kids and can count on one hand how many time my school age kids have had to be spanked, because they know we don't allow the children to run our house.

If a child is hit, a child will learn to hit.  That is a fact.  She can call it disciplining, which is bull.  All it is, is a frustrated parent who lacks parenting skills.  Leah was spanked (hit) because she was blowing a whistle while Kate was sitting on her rearend talking on her cell phone.  She could have very easily just had taken away the whistle from the child.  I never see a reason to hit anyone and that includes a child.  Hitting happens when parents know no other way of parenting. 

Along with Kates sick need to be in control of everything that sets her up for allowing her emotions to take control over her head.  I hope that when she takes a good look at that child's face and sees the look of pain and fear in her face she will realize what she has done and what she has turned into.  God help her 

It's very sad to see that spanking is still accepted in this society. We live in a society where it's okay to strike our children, instead of considering less abusive options. Couldn't Kate have taken the whistle away? I believe there is an anger issue at the root of this family and the children will learn that it's acceptable to lose control of the emotions, instead of making choices with compassion

Sadly, most people see physical discipline as totally acceptable, but that is not surprising in this world today with our prison systems over-flowing.

Children that are physically disciplined will obey out of fear and not respect or love. They will later go on to make choices that hurt themselves and others.

I am a 60 year old grandmother of 17 grandchildren and five childred.  I have been married 44 years, have a loving husband and my parents are still alive and married after 61 years.  I say all of this because I was never spanked as a child, neither was my brother.  My parents were very good to us, however, the word no was not in their vocabulary.  We had no respect for them, and I changed that with my children.  They were all spanked from age two through 6-7 yrs.  We also did punishment, and have great kids.  Som e say spanking teaches hitting, not so.  Some say children fear parents rather than respect.  No so.  I love my parents, however I have very little respect for them. When a child challenges your authority, it must be dealt with in a very effective manner, and immediately.  I grew up, always challenging authority, and felt even as a young child very insecure as my parents showed no strength, leadership, courage or wisdom.  I was allowed to make my own decisions.  That is great after parents give their children the tools with which to make those decisions. My brother could not handle the pressure and died at 49 from a drug overdose. Parents, please be parents, and swat the bottom when your instincts tell you to!

this  is the dumbest thing, if  a child doesn't listen then they need to know that there are consequences! not saying it should always be a spanking but sometimes it's needed.

A parent is legally allowed to spank their child, this is beyond a non-story. Without limits, a child never learns. Half the problems we have with society and the spoiled entitled ones has to do with the ridiculous notion that spanking is abuse. No limits to a child is a much more sever form of abuse.

Who doesn't spank their children?? Because Kate and her family are in the limelight it's made a big deal.  People should just mind their business and get facts straight.  The media always makes it look worse than it is.....If it was child abuse i'm sure Leah would not be the only one being spanked!!

As a mother of four, I have found that sometimes a swat on the butt is an effective way to put an end to improper behavior.  For the most part, verbal direction, timeouts and/or the cold stare has worked for me but there are those times where my kids have pushed well past the envelope knowing full well they are continuing to behave badly.  Here comes the swat!  I give the wimpiest swats on the butt, too...but the fact that I went there, my kids always turn into the biggest drama queens.  Kids have to learn that there are consequences to their actions...and if they pursue bad behavior the consequences can be harsh.  If they behave badly as adults there are a lot worse consequences than a little swat on the butt.