Not directed to you KR, just an observation of parents in general. I had two different kids and two different reactions to every form of discipline. The trick is to keep changing it up and when you send them to their room, make sure it isn't the equivalent of being in a PLAYROOM.
I agree-There is a difference between beating, spanking and a swat.
My rules were (age was a consideration)
1. Could they harm themselves? running into the street.
2. Could they harm others or destroy property? throwing rocks-biting-pushing consider the situation of course
3. Out and out disobedience when they KNOW better.
For those who are against spanking, that's OK by me IF you have control of your child and it's not the other way around. I think you are the minority though. Lets face it, a lot of parents find it easier to park their kids in front of a TV than spend the time teaching, playing and reading with them.
Spare me from the mother who allows her child to scream, kick and yell in the grocery store wanting candy. THEN says "Wait till your father gets home." or "No TV for you." AS THE CHILD DEVOURS THE CANDY HER MOTHER GAVE HER JUST TO SHUT HER UP!
There is nothing worse or more sad than a rotten child.
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