Do you approve of hitting children to punish them, under certain conditions?

[bravenak]

60. No, not really.

I still slightly hate my mom for beating me. My kids would never trust me if i did that. I tell them to keep their hands to themselves and to ask permussion to touch others. It would be hypocritical. Besides, it would make them act out ithink.

I rarely got them but when i did, it was naked, bent over touching toes. I had to threaten serious consequences to end that madness. My mother never knew it was not normal until i sat down and explained to her that if i took my clothes off at school she would be arrested. I looked like Penny from Good Times.

My kids never experienced this. Yes they are mouthier than i was and they sass me all day. I find it nice that they feel comfortable back talking. They are free to speak as they please. My mother gets a kick out of my four year old arguing with me on every point, all day. She now sees that the beatings just made me quieter, depressed, and scared to make a mistake. As a young adult i rebelled and made a series of blunders that i could have avoided by having confidence. They would never understand it if i hit them.