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2007-01-26 03:07:48 · 4 answers · asked by Meeowf 3 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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I am a father of 3 sons. As they were growing up I needed to figure out an equitable way to meet out punishment for offenses that would be fair and effective without causing harm or resentment and that would apply to all family members, including the adults. I also wanted to eliminate any shouting or acrimony, fits or tantrums. I decided to have one punishment for all situations. We created a set of rules covering a broad range of issues from chores, school work, pettiness and respect. If someone became in breach of these rules then they had to go outside and dig a 3 foot wide by 3 foot wide by 6 foot deep hole. At the bottom of the hole I placed a lockbox. In the box there was a journal. When you reached the box, you removed the journal and wrote in the date and why you were digging the hole and any other thoughts you may have, such as expressing anger at having to dig the hole. Once completed, the journal is replaced in the box and put back in the hole and the hole is filled. Upon completion, all is forgotten. This proved to be an extremely valuable parenting tool after I, myself, dug my first hole for the offense of being disrespectful to my sons. After they witnessed the universal application of rules in the governance of the family unit then, and only then, did we achieve a consensus on how to be a family. My sons are grown now and to this day they talk about what a great idea that was and how they plan to use it when they have children of their own.

2007-01-26 03:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2 0

i would say my daughter, i experimented alot with her, as i felt many things were possible,,,, so she could read and do math by age 3, also play the keyboard,,,,,i raised her without gender bias,,, and today she is an A college student with plans to teach and a wonderful , strong young woman,,,,

2007-01-26 11:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1 0

the bed i made in the back of my pick up truck out of hefty baged leaves

2007-01-26 11:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

i have to say my paintings but..no. I actually hate my paintings..

2007-01-26 11:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by alex! 2 · 1 0

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