Posted by Joe on October 20, 2005 at 17:18:39 (PST):
In Reply to: Re: What is posted by t on October 19, 2005 at 21:26:41 (PST):
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: The downfall of today's Society was the first intervention by Government in a parent's right to discipline, which happened many years ago. In my eyes, no one should have the right to tell me how to raise my children(granted there is a line no one should cross, if a good spanking is deserved then it should be dished out. Without proper correction and the proper use of parental authority children do not learn respect and honor therefore they do not give it in return.
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: : : I've used time outs effectively because misbehaving DURING timeout is absolutely a "not ok" thing around me. I've heard other parents' kids screaming at them, having a tantrum, using abusive language, etc. - not good.
: : : Occasionally I'll ask if I can talk to the kids, but I'll get around to the parent(s) too. What's an absolute must.... Do NOT let the kids win by misbehaving even more.
: : I agree with the posts that have been submitted. I received "the belt" at home and "the wood" at school, and I have not grown up scarred.
: : The problem is the opposite side of the issue, in which "irresponsible" parents think they can use this source of discipline when they are unable to manage their own lives, let alone the lives of their children.
: : The one-law or one-regulation does not fit all in our society. Our society has lost its common sense when trying to regulate such things. They attempt to blanket one rule, one law or one regulation under the same umbrella. We need to get back to handling issues and incidents on a case-to-case basis. For as many people who are out there like you, Carl, there are probably just as many who would invoke this discipline for something less and then it turns into abuse. It is a very tricky and complex society we live in, and we cannot pin ourselves into the corner by allowing one law or regulattion to dictate to all people. It is difficult to explain, but I think what I am trying to say is that the law or the regs need something to contrast spanking as discipline compared to spanking as a form of abuse.
Why,everything has to be qualified now, an excuse made for most everything. Discipline used to be fine and let those who molest children be punished.We are afraid as a society as a nation, we have to put a spin on everything- BS be responsible, and punish those that need punished.