When our son does something wrong like pulling hair or whatever, my husband will smack his leg or hand. I'm trying to convince him that it's not necessary to punish him like that yet, and that he doesn't understand. All he knows is that one of his favorite people is hurting him, and I'm afraid he's just making him scared of him. He doesn't hit him hard or anything, but I don't think that any physical contact of that kind is necessary at this age.. (or really any age) He says that child psychologists are quacks and that he is his father and he should be able to discipline him how he wants.. BUT I'M HIS MOTHER- that's my response. He seems to not appreciate the fact that I have an opinion on the matter, too and if I don't want him to smack him, he SHOULDN'T! I'm so stressed out about this... what do I say to him? (and please, no "Call the CPS".. he's not really HURTING him, he's just startling him.. ) Okay, opinions please..
2007-05-22
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