Lunch Break: Hannity debate – What constitutes child abuse?
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Aug.26, 2011 12:00 pm |
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Hmmm. That is VERY interesting question. I do agree with the lady when she says that each case is different, and I am not pro-physical punishment as such. Especially the kind that would leave marks on child’s body. it can create a strong resentment and fear towards the parents. However, I don’t think that a gentle smack on the bottom does much harm, if all other ways of discipline have failed. But also like they said – it has to be done with love, for a serious reason and making sure the child knows and understands why. More like a humiliation, rather than pain inflicting punishment. But I think the parents that create clear rules and boundaries and are consistant with the discipline (be it time out, taking away the privileges, etc) would achieve much better behavior from the children, than the ones who do it sporadicly. It’s not about what you use as a measure of discipline, but HOW consistently you’re using it. Cold shower? I think it’s a little overboard. Hot sauce? What’s that about? Washing your mouth for swearing? Maybe, but not to the point where the bubbles come out of the nose! Take away the pocket money, forbid the child to play computer games or watch cartoons, don’t let them to that birthday party they were looking forward to go to, there’s so many ways to punish without being physical. Just need to be clear on your expectations and consistant with the discipline.
A swat on the bottom as an exclamation point is as physical as I think anyone should get. Inflicting pain or humiliation is counter-productive. It makes the child resentful.
I’ve never understood the idea of drill sargeants taking the role of worst enemy for recruits. In the miitary, as well as in the family, I think the idea should be to instill the desire to please and follow the example. Not to alienate.
And I wish someone would tell Sean not to use the word “now” every third word! :)
I saw that Dr Phil video a while back. It made me sick. No child should be treated like that.
Hans: A swat on the bottom as an exclamation point is as physical as I think anyone should get. Inflicting pain or humiliation is counter-productive. It makes the child resentful.
Hans, perhaps. We had “corporal punishment” in our homes and schools growing up, and – while all other things were obviously not equal – they were not “worse” too.
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I’ve never understood the idea of drill sergeants taking the role of worst enemy for recruits.
Break ’em down and re-make them in the desired image.
Doug,
Break ’em down and re-make them in the desired image.
Yeah, and watch your back so you don’t get fragged. People aren’t wild horses that need to be broken. I’ll take inspiration over mind-control any day.
Hans, okay – and I’m not saying that the Marine Corps’ doctrine is necessarily perfect – but that’s why drill Sergeants do what they do.
Just remember to call it the Marine Corpse like our brilliant “Dear Leader” does. :)
Good thing Bush Jr. never messed up in his speaking… ;)
And who didn’t hear about it? Obama’s bloopers are only mentioned in conservative media, not the 90% of the rest of the media.
Obama drops as many “g”s and says “t’ ” instead of “to”. And he doesn’t have the excuse of living in Texas for decades after Ivy League schools.
Plus he whistles on the “s” sound. All right, speech impediments ought to be off limits. Can you notice he bugs me? :)
Plus he whistles on the “s” sound. All right, speech impediments ought to be off limits. Can you notice he bugs me?
What if he whistles the Star-Spangled Banner?
Will he still have to be reminded to put his hand over his heart , and not clenched awkwardly in front of his crotch? :)
Not if they get a good drill-instructor.