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pandr32

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4. I spanked my eldest once...

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 12:21 PM

Apr 2016

...and suddenly realized it was my anger and frustration acting--not parenting skills. I never did again and all three children did have consequences for bad behavior, but they were well articulated ahead of time--no surprises. I earned co-operation and my children learned to take responsibility for their bad "behavior"--they were never "bad." It is an important distinction.

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The Strong Evidence Against Spanking [View all] HuckleB Apr 2016 OP

I don't spank my children, but..... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 #1

Ha-ha! pandr32 Apr 2016 #2

There you go. HuckleB Apr 2016 #3

I spanked my eldest once... pandr32 Apr 2016 #4

Indeed. How it's presented really matters. HuckleB Apr 2016 #6

I completely agree pandr32 Apr 2016 #9

Is it an all-or-nothing deal? Orrex Apr 2016 #5

It would seem logical that results would be different for those scenarios. HuckleB Apr 2016 #7

Thanks. Orrex Apr 2016 #8

Spanking is only acceptable between consenting adults Major Nikon Apr 2016 #10

. HuckleB Apr 2016 #11