Originally posted by Bardock42
They are not necessary. It's all in how you look at it. No TV might be worse than a swift slap, really.
Most parents probably at least once told their child that hitting is not acceptable, then hitting your child yourself sends a confusing and contradictory message.
Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.
Originally posted by Storm
You skipped a few steps: the time-out and removal of privileges such as no TV, early bedtime, removal of a favourite toy, ...Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.
Agreed on all but the TV one.
Personally my kids will not have their own TV or be allowed to watch much TV in the first place. When I was growing up, it was called playing outside and socializing, kids nowadays are too sheltered and spoiled.
Originally posted by Phucked Up
Agreed on all but the TV one.Personally my kids will not have their own TV or be allowed to watch much TV in the first place. When I was growing up, it was called playing outside and socializing, kids nowadays are too sheltered and spoiled.
And the world moves on and advances, technology has changed a great deal.
Originally posted by StormWell, personally I don't think children are little computers that have to be fed in 01 form. Also, every parent that told their child that hitting is categorically wrong is flat out a moron.
I do not believe spanking is a good form of discipline, and those are effective disciplinary tools without having to resort to a slap.Most parents probably at least once told their child that hitting is not acceptable, then hitting your child yourself sends a confusing and contradictory message.
Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.
Originally posted by Storm
Most parents probably at least once told their child that hitting is not acceptable, then hitting your child yourself sends a confusing and contradictory message.
Not as long as the parent does the right thing and explain to the child why they were punished, and, of course, raise them with the good sense that hitting others is not acceptable, if you ask me. I'm of the opinion that a swat/spank on the behind is far from violent or a form of sending contradictory messages.
Originally posted by Neo Darkhalen
Agreed, however it seems the world is less secure then what it once was, people are always fretting about drug addicts, murders paedophiles and the like, way back when those fears were not as high.
The world is a higher risk place to live nowadays, but there are still ways for the children to go out and have fun with friends without needing to worry about drug dealers or pedobear. I was a kid only a short time ago, these problems were still rampant and I was able to go hang out with friends or go for long bike rides around town. We weren't stupid, we knew to stay away from shady people and to always be quizzical about those who are too nice.