Re: Smacking children
Re: Smacking children
I would never judge any parent for giving their child a light smack if they are being a little monster. It's not about inflicting pain it's symbolic - get their attention in a sudden and direct way. I know some people here are all for corporal punishment. I have learned my lesson and I am not even going to go there. But like it or lump it it is illegal - for anybody- to hit children in any way now. They are also not allowed to hit each other. No comments about anybody else's experience. I have never hit a kid in my life and at 68 I'm not going to start now. I never hit my son in his life and he is now a very fine 24 year old gentleman. Amen.Re: Smacking children
I would point out that there are dozens of non-violent ways to teach a child that his/her bad behavior will not be tolerated. This is called "tough love". Examples: the child can lose his/her personal electronic devices such as games, stereos, tv etc. If that does not work, the next step can be the removal of their bedroom door. It is no secret that kids value their privacy, especially from younger siblings. Still not working ? Their bedroom can be locked shut and the child is made to sleep on living room sofa. The child is STILL engaging in bad behavior ? Well, most families have a pizza night or some such special kind of food. When every one else in the family is eating pizza and cokes, the stubborn child is offered something nourishing, but no fun to eat, like oatmeal and peanut butter sandwiches. Finally, as a last step, to be used as punishment for especially egregious behavior, the child is forced to live with another family, such as an aunt/uncle.Re: Smacking children
Re: Smacking children
Re: Smacking children
I want to modify my previous post on re reading it. Beaten is the wrong word as it implies fists. My father was a big man (ex rugby player) he invariably hit me across the head with an open palm which inevitably sent me flying across the room so it was really just a smack but, as I say, when does a smack become a beating? No child should have to suffer being hit by an adult for any reason.Thread Tools | |
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