I am a singer who tends to hit random pitches. I Love my wife Rachel and my five children. Sierra (11), Aleya (8) Jayden (7) Jackson (7) Kaiden 3. Four of our five children are adopted so I am very interested in adoptions and the stories that go with them. I am a dairy farmer which I enjoy most of the time. Most importantly I love the Lord.
Monday, February 13, 2006
Discipline
Okay...... No one wants to stick out the skinny neck? I know people have a view of discipline. Does your view include spanking or do you use timeout only? Maybe you use both. If so, how do you decide which one to use?
3 comments:
Anonymous
said...
Well, I am not a parent but was once a kid... and I know for a fact that the intent and attitude of the parent doing the discipline (or beating) means everything.
I feel that physical punishment is needed in some cases, but as to what extent I will not digress. It can often be avoided, particuarly as the child grows older and can comprehend more. Also a factor is that the temperment of every child differs, I have witnessed this myself many times.
But it is important to be careful, as in this day the government assumes that it has a greater say over your children than you do. It is sad, but it comes down to the fact that they consider the children to be their property, not yours.
I believe this is a result of asking the state for a license to be married, which is legaly a civil contract with the state as a 3rd party. Thus they consider the children the fruit of the contract and stake their claim... scary but true.
So, my friendly advice is to be careful of discussing such things outside of your circle of trust as many of the liberties you think you may enjoy in this country just may be history.
Yup, Glen, there are a few things - just a few things - these days that don't get discussed publicly. Disclipline is one of them. But a few general principles do apply, mentioned quite succinctly by the first person commenting. And I'm sure you're aware of them. It's an unfortunate thing that the more practical, physical aspects of disciplining children really should be discussed amongst an intimate group of close-knit friends who trust each other. Seems almost criminal to say it that way, but hey - it's today's world, whaddya do?
3 comments:
Well, I am not a parent but was once a kid... and I know for a fact that the intent and attitude of the parent doing the discipline (or beating) means everything.
I feel that physical punishment is needed in some cases, but as to what extent I will not digress. It can often be avoided, particuarly as the child grows older and can comprehend more. Also a factor is that the temperment of every child differs, I have witnessed this myself many times.
But it is important to be careful, as in this day the government assumes that it has a greater say over your children than you do. It is sad, but it comes down to the fact that they consider the children to be their property, not yours.
I believe this is a result of asking the state for a license to be married, which is legaly a civil contract with the state as a 3rd party. Thus they consider the children the fruit of the contract and stake their claim... scary but true.
So, my friendly advice is to be careful of discussing such things outside of your circle of trust as many of the liberties you think you may enjoy in this country just may be history.
Yes I know......
It is apparent that people really do not want to venture down this road.....
Yup, Glen, there are a few things - just a few things - these days that don't get discussed publicly. Disclipline is one of them. But a few general principles do apply, mentioned quite succinctly by the first person commenting. And I'm sure you're aware of them. It's an unfortunate thing that the more practical, physical aspects of disciplining children really should be discussed amongst an intimate group of close-knit friends who trust each other. Seems almost criminal to say it that way, but hey - it's today's world, whaddya do?
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