How do you stop my children from fighting?

Question

One of them is particularly belligerent so I keep spanking him over and over again harder each time, but he just keeps getting more belligerent.

Are my tactics of agression persuasive and healthy for all involved? Or are my tactics in effect going to exacerbate the problem?

And how does this conundrum correllate to America's policy in mid-east / Persian area relations?

here's splatt's answer:
SPLATT
Level 5
I might suggest that instead of spanking the child that you give him/her a lobotomy.
Do you get my analogy?
(6 minutes ago )
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no i dont get the analogy - other than it ascribes to the GOP totalitarian world view of "join us and conform or die" which is totally antithetic to the behest of the founding fathers of America

Answer 1

People and nations are not similar things. Anthropomorphization of nations is not a good method of understanding. It has no correlation.

With siblings you spank them both. They're going to fight, regardless of your actions.

With countries, you either let them kill each other, you can support one or the other, or you can pressure both to a ceasefire.

Silly analogies prove nothing and don't add to the understanding of what is happening and what should be done.

Answer 2

As Dr. Phil would say "How's it working for you?" Spanking apparently is not working. Both of you probly need counceling. The other part of the question I don't get your point.

Answer 3

I might suggest that instead of spanking the child that you give him/her a lobotomy.

Do you get my analogy?

Answer 4

Interesting point.