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^ Although I'm beginning to have second thoughts. :/

likuidcoka

second thoughts about what exactly?=/

right-track

just jk. relax.

adidasss

Ok well, you feel "we" aren't open to discussion, and "we" feel you aren't listening to the empirical evidence that shows corporal punishment isn't an effective way of achieving discipline. But since none of us (a total of 3) holding the latter view actually have children I think maybe the stance as a whole seems a little less convincing?

There's also the whole business of the greater influence to society that seems to be completely ignored by the other side and which is very important to the actual subject, which is a law outlawing corporal punishment and it's possible positive effect.

Do you think society would run amuck if corporal punishment was outlawed everywhere? Because the evidence in Sweden seems to be pretty positive so far...*unsure*

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right-track

If a child isn't taught discipline from an early age, then how are they going to understand rules and show respect for authority?
Tantrums, poor schoolwork and bullying other kids is usually the result.
Some kids need a smack because all else fails.

likuidcoka

do any of yall got kids? Thats my first question.
i got three children 11,8 and 4.

Do i spank em? GOttDamm right I do, if they Try to Disrespect me or an Elder.
(children test their limits) thats a fact.( not my lil one tho) shes still learnin REspect.
IF you dont give a $hit bout your child you will let him do whatever the fack he/she wants to do with out callin him/her out.

That IMO is messed up.
I would rather my kids know whats up and whats expected from them and whats expected from THier mommas side, than be all weird and shady bout $hit!

Guybrush

I agree that kids need negative consequences for negative actions and I also agree that punishment needs to be consistent so they know what goes and what doesn't.

However, have you ever thought about replacing the ass-whoopin' with another less physical method like timeout? Or do you feel that physical punishment is the only viable option here?

And this might be a weird thing to ask, but do you feel like if your children don't respond well to spanking, the solution is to spank them harder next time? I'm guessing I would because it seems intuitive.

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Thrice

Beautiful response, glad youre a new mod.

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Thrice

You act like there are only 2 sides. Beat your kids or they will act shady. Or you could be there best friend and they wont keep secrets from you and they will respect you.


But anyways have fun when youre kids flinch everytime you wave or sneeze, ddouchebag..sorry had to add that.

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likuidcoka

lol..i am relaxed..i just dont know what you were talkin bout..>)