Calandra
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Joined: 11/22/2004 Status: offline
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~putting on a fire resistant suit~ I don't agree completely about some of the posts. I am a huge advocate of children, however I have spanked my children in public, and from time to time I have "popped" them in the mouth quickly and lightly when they said something extremely inappropriate. Now I have never split their lip, or broken teeth, or even caused a "handprint". Sometimes, if a child says something for shock value, I believe an equal response is warranted. Of course I also washed their mouths out with soap. I would bite them on the heel of their hand when they went through the biting stage at ages 2-4. I would take their bedroom door off the hinge for a week if they could not be trusted with their privacy. etc, etc, etc.... My kids never quite knew what "punishment" was coming, but they DID know that 1.) I'd never punish without cause. 2.) I'd strive to make the punishment fit the crime. 3.) They really didn't want to take a chance on what Momma was gonna come up with next if they misbehaved on purpose. I now have a 16 yr old and a 22 yr old... both strong, confident, well-adjusted young men. I am proud of both of them, and they seem to be proud of me. (My 22 yr old is here on CM and sends prospects to ME - LOL)
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