I understand that many times parents smack their children purely out of their own frustrations, and it gives the children the 'shock factor' into stopping their behaviour.
I was smacked by my parents but looking back, and now being a parent myself, I can see why they did it for SO many reasons and sometimes IMO I deserved it.
I am not traumatised by this experience as all it taught me was who was in charge in our house and a healthy respect for my parents. BUT it has also taught me that it is also OK to then go on and smack my own children. I don't do it often but sometimes my 6 year old daughter pushes me so far I see red. Don't get me wrong it is not a 'beating' so please don't be quick to judge me, but is usually a tap on the hand or leg to stop her in her tracks. This calmes her down and then we talk about the situation.
How do you feel about the subject? Please answer without predudice as I am interested on what you have to say.
Thank you in advance.
2007-01-12
21:51:28
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