Sanford504 wrote:
This is the way parents were when I grew up. Too bad the "goverment" took away the rights of parents to"discipline" their children, calling it "child abuse." Yes, there are instances where children have been horribly abused by their parents and guardians. However, to make it damn near impossible to punish kids for their often criminal behavior, is "throwing the baby out with the bath-water." I'm 74 years old and my parents were strong believers in the "SPARE THE THE ROD, SPOIL THE CHILD." They didn't hesitate to apply the rod when I misbehaved, and think I've turned out ok!! Problem today is: kids have absolutely no respect for anyone, not even themselves! My Dad died at the age of 97, and I still called him "SIR."
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I was raised in the same fashion and absolutely agree. The only we learned from the infliction of the "rod" was that there are consequences for bad behavior!!! My siblings and I all turned out just fine and none of us are "damaged" like the psychologist say kids become after a spanking.