Spanking videos, often uploaded to social media and video-sharing platforms, depict parents or caregivers administering corporal punishment to children. These videos can range from brief clips showing a single incident of spanking to longer videos documenting a child's behavior and the caregiver's response. While some argue that these videos serve as a form of parental education or a means of sharing disciplinary strategies, others contend that they promote and normalize violence against children.

Studies have shown that exposure to spanking videos can increase the likelihood of parents adopting similar disciplinary practices (Gershoff & Bitensky, 2007). Furthermore, research suggests that parents who engage in corporal punishment may be more likely to share videos of these incidents online, potentially perpetuating a cycle of violence (Holden, 2003).

Gershoff, E. T., & Bitensky, S. H. (2007). The effects of corporal punishment on children: A review of the evidence and implications for policy and practice. Journal of Family Violence, 22(6), 385-401.

Bushman, B. J., & Huesmann, L. R. (2006). Is there a causal link between media violence and aggression? Journal of Social Issues, 62(3), 603-621.