"Neutral. I think that time out is often equally effective, as are other behavioral modification techniques. There are some children for whom spanking, done appropriately, is effective and safe. I am a very well-adjusted, successful professional who was spanked by my mother, whom I still love dearly to this day." — John W. Waidner, MD, FAAP. Jacksonville, FL.

"I'm against spanking. It sends the wrong message that violence is an acceptable means of conflict resolution." — Eugenia Marcus, MD, FAAP. Newton, MA.

"I am anti for the most part. I think there are other forms of discipline that are effective." — Julie Luttinger, MD, FAAP. NY, NY.

To obtain these results, Babble randomly called 300 AAP-approved pediatricians in 50 states, then tallied the answers of the 20 who called back. Pediatrician Poll appears in Strollerderby every Friday.