I agree most definately hitting, 'spanking' a child does not work and makes children fearful ,it is also sending the message that its okay to hit others and often the children go to school and repeat what they have been taught at home ..
i dont think its a good idea to hit any child, it makes the child fear u not respectd u, if u cant handle the children u shouldnt b foster parents. alot of these children hav already came from abusive homes, why do that to them
I have not heard that foster parents are allowed to hit 'spank' their children when bio parents cannot.However here is a link may have information familyrightsassociation.com/info/spanking_laws.htm
I know in my state..you cannot