moosenoose
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I'm amazed there has been such a big deal made out of it lately, especially when severe assaults are made on kids by their own parents, some even murdered! And then only to see the culprits (the parents committing these atrocities) get a little smack on the wrist from big brother. Bit of a severe double standard when they're trying to ham this topic up I feel.
I suppose the interesting point is what is a deterrent for a child?? Money means nothing to them as a young age, so you can't fine them. The naughty-corner is only good if the kid agrees with it from the start, otherwise they're going to say no and tell you to go to hell :lol: Then what??? ......It worked for me, and it's worked for my kids. There is an element of respect simply because they know if the boundary is crossed it's going to be a little unpleasant. The next thing they're going to say is that I'm not allowed to raise my voice at them! :lol: ....but do you really know what? Who trained me to be a parent?? Not the old man that's for sure! My kids have got it pretty damned good as far as I'm concerned. They've been treated nothing like I was.
It's not easy being a parent at times. Sure it has plenty of rewards, but it's difficult none-the-same. Where was my training in dealing with the kids when they were handed to me at the hospital?? No textbook given to me...although I'm not good with instruction manuals probably would have lost it before I got them home anyway I suppose a school course on human/child psychology would have done me wonders, but...... 8) Generally the only thing most/all parents have to arm themselves for parenthood is their own firsthand experience that their parents had given them.
Oh did I mention that kids can be quite frustrating at times?? Sometimes its not like the traffic jam that you can simply drive through, this one follows you on a daily basis at times
I think our current society as a whole has some severe problems with it. A lack of discipline has led to an unprecedented arrogance, and I'm sure many cops working on the streets will confirm this (not only what they see directed to others, but also themselves). There is also a visible lack of respect for anyone and everyone, and the laws are too relaxed and do not serve any deterrent to these sorts of people who have clearly led a life of indiscipline- something I think can be slapped fairly at the feet of the parents who "raised" them.
Corporal punishment at schools wasn't a bad thing either as far as I'm concerned. For a parent to turn around and say "nobody should be punishing LIttle Johnny but me" doesn't really cut it when the kid is 18, out of the home and then completely out of control. I'm sure the other prisoners he gets tossed in with at the lock-up won't be as gentle as dear mummy was 8)
...anyway....just my unremitting, unbiased, self-opinionated view on why kids require a little further interaction than just mere words and reasoning. Isn’t there the saying “actions speak louder than words”?? :lol: :lol:
I suppose the interesting point is what is a deterrent for a child?? Money means nothing to them as a young age, so you can't fine them. The naughty-corner is only good if the kid agrees with it from the start, otherwise they're going to say no and tell you to go to hell :lol: Then what??? ......It worked for me, and it's worked for my kids. There is an element of respect simply because they know if the boundary is crossed it's going to be a little unpleasant. The next thing they're going to say is that I'm not allowed to raise my voice at them! :lol: ....but do you really know what? Who trained me to be a parent?? Not the old man that's for sure! My kids have got it pretty damned good as far as I'm concerned. They've been treated nothing like I was.
It's not easy being a parent at times. Sure it has plenty of rewards, but it's difficult none-the-same. Where was my training in dealing with the kids when they were handed to me at the hospital?? No textbook given to me...although I'm not good with instruction manuals probably would have lost it before I got them home anyway I suppose a school course on human/child psychology would have done me wonders, but...... 8) Generally the only thing most/all parents have to arm themselves for parenthood is their own firsthand experience that their parents had given them.
Oh did I mention that kids can be quite frustrating at times?? Sometimes its not like the traffic jam that you can simply drive through, this one follows you on a daily basis at times
I think our current society as a whole has some severe problems with it. A lack of discipline has led to an unprecedented arrogance, and I'm sure many cops working on the streets will confirm this (not only what they see directed to others, but also themselves). There is also a visible lack of respect for anyone and everyone, and the laws are too relaxed and do not serve any deterrent to these sorts of people who have clearly led a life of indiscipline- something I think can be slapped fairly at the feet of the parents who "raised" them.
Corporal punishment at schools wasn't a bad thing either as far as I'm concerned. For a parent to turn around and say "nobody should be punishing LIttle Johnny but me" doesn't really cut it when the kid is 18, out of the home and then completely out of control. I'm sure the other prisoners he gets tossed in with at the lock-up won't be as gentle as dear mummy was 8)
...anyway....just my unremitting, unbiased, self-opinionated view on why kids require a little further interaction than just mere words and reasoning. Isn’t there the saying “actions speak louder than words”?? :lol: :lol: