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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
We just had a big emotional debate down here about whether hitting kids is child abuse. The outcome was parents are still allowed to smack their kids with their hand but only on the backside or legs and only so as not to leave a bruise. The child abuse advocates got the use of implements like wooden spoons and belts outlawed. |
Spoon? Why a spoon? They're so small. What if you accidently got it rammed up inside of some orifice? Would you ever be able to use the spoon again? What a waste. Try explaining that to dear old Aunt Tilly who gave you that spoon as a wedding present! quote:
That's a pretty clear guide which most parents are happy with.
My grandmother used whip her kids with a branch from a cherry tree. That was pretty brutal. |
Exactly how many inches in diameter was this branch? Anything less than two inches would be pretty whimpy.
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Alexander's Horse
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Panmunjon, hands up!
Jan 1970
time: 15:33
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Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
Don't be so tight-a**ed authoritarian, man! Give them the priviledge of a choice, say between the leather belt and a nice wooden rod. It teaches them to be decisive. Look at me, it didn't do me any harm!
Also, to toughen them up, be sure to require that they not cry during the beating. Inform them that crying means that they don't understand and accept the punishment and that the beating will continue as long as they cry. If they continue to respond to the strokes of the lash on their behinds with so much as a tear or a sob, give them 10 seconds to stop. If they don't stop, continue the beating. If this cycle goes on for more than 30 minutes inform them that you'll be forced to escalate and give them another 10 seconds. If they don't stop crying then try shaking and shouting into their face. Toss away the belt or rod and get down to it - mano y infanto, bare knuckles baby. You know you want to. If it feels good just do it. |
Hey Doc, did you ever resolve this stuff with your Dad?
Are you ever tempted yourself to be cruel?
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Dr Strangelove
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Hey Doc, did you ever resolve this stuff with your Dad? |
I don't talk to dead pdople. 'Taint natural, and it 'taint healthy. quote:
Are you ever tempted yourself to be cruel? |
Nope. My wife is much better at it than I. I generally have to pull her off of the little 'uns.
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Snowflake
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falling, once again
Apr 2003
time: 23:33
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Originally posted by JohnT
You know, am I, MtG, and maybe one or two others the only people with enough brains to actually READ my OP?
Who the fvck said that I spanked Sophie for "having a diaper?" Not I, but y'all apparently read it that way.
Who the hell said this was a thread about punishment? Not I: The OP was pretty clear as to what this thread was about. Let me quote so that y'all can catch a clue:
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So, all you parents out there: what was the biggest shift from the imaginary to the real that you experienced? |
So now I've got some glorified babysitter with mommy issues riding my ass because they can't read properly, and a bunch of other apparent pre-literates who, for some reason, think that I would (or do) spank my daughter 'cause she took a dump. Even if I was such a bad parent as to actually do such a thing, do you think I would admit it on a public bulletin board? |
The topic was made broader by fellow discussants, JohnT. Consider it a compliment that your topic is a hot topic that everybody takes interest in. 
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Ecthy
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Zhonghuà Rénmín Gònghéguó
Mar 2000
time: 06:33
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When children are old enough to walk and to talk they shouldn't have diapers anymore.
Talk about the American way.
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Dr Strangelove
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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
well I feel for you anyway - mainly because my Dad had a lot of issues with his Dad, who was an alcoholic and died suddenly at 53. I sense my Dad still suffers over it 30 years later.
It's probably not the same for you though. |
My Dad wasn't an alcoholic, he just grew up in a "spare the rod, spoil the child" environment. He had the sense to stop the corporal punishment when his kids hit their teens. Our relationship had mellowed out quite a bit by the time that I entered college.
My brothers were alcoholics even in their early teens, but that's a different story.
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