Spank-Out Day
No physical violence. Never, ever. To love a child does not include spanking, ever.
And yes, there are alternative means to discipline a child than using your hand or a paddle or some other instrument. Check it out, Spank Out
Back in ‘89 when my sister asked me why my DH and I did not have kids my answer was simple; I did not like the way our parents had parented us, nor the relationship we siblings had with each other. I also wasn’t interested in hitting a child as I had been hit but really knew no other means to correct or discipline a child. And I shared with her that I considered her to be extremely lucky, having kids that got along, were well-behaved, thoughtful and they enjoyed being with their mom and dad. She corrected me and informed me that luck had nothing to do with it. Nothing. If you want to do things differently than how you were raised, then read a book, search out alternative means to accomplish your goal. Educate yourself.
That was just what I did and what I ask you to do too if you have ever resorted to spanking your child. I actually dislike that term, spanking. Makes the action of hitting, physical violence against a young, innocent child sound acceptable. It isn’t acceptable. Ever.
ht Frankie at Kitchen Table Learners; and to Doc.
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April 30th, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
Oh Carole, I wish every parent would read this post.
Excellent!
I grew up with spankings and cold showers for temper tantrums. Today I would say my tantrums as a child contributed from the spankings.
On another note your anti-spam word was “Chill” I think it’s a great word for every parent should “chill” before raising their hand to their child. Your spam mouse is always in sync.