Thread: Spanking vs Tough love

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My thoughts on young'uns,

I am not a fan of kids, so I don't have any. Too many people have kids seemingly just for social status, you know, like a conversation piece. These are the ones who tell Skyler, I'm going to count to five!!!! then do nothing when he keeps acting out! When I was little I was told once, next offense I got a belt, hand, or switch. Nothing like having to go cut the switch that Momma's gonna whip you with!

Too many people want to be their kids best friend, I've always felt that a parent's job is not to be the friend,but to teach their children how to deal with life, and how to be a good person. You won't always be there to hold their hand, they will have to deal with problems on their own someday, it's your job to prepare them for it!

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Originally Posted by Sinister

My thoughts on young'uns,

Too many people want to be their kids best friend, I've always felt that a parent's job is not to be the friend,but to teach their children how to deal with life, and how to be a good person. You won't always be there to hold their hand, they will have to deal with problems on their own someday, it's your job to prepare them for it!

I am Adam, and I approve this message!

Well said!
A parent's job is to prepare their child to act responsibly to whatever life throws at him/her.
For the good of all people there are certain "rules" that have been put in place (e.g. drive on the correct side of the road, attend school, don't steal,) and for the good of all people (and the individual) these rules must be adhered to or society will punish you.
Now, if you flaunt the rules, sooner or later "Authority" will come down on you, be it a parent, a teacher, a referee or a judge.
The sooner/younger these boundaries are learnt the easier it is to become self disciplined and avoid the punishment that will inevitably follow misbehaviour.
Isn't it better to be chastised by a parent at age four with a smack than a Judge at age twenty with a prison sentence?