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Originally posted by gothweb
I must say, even linguistically, that was an uncharacteristically violent outburst compared to what I expect from you, Tala. Sounds defensive. If you really believed in what you did, I wonder if your language about it would be so confrontational.
I think hitting a child should be avoided. I guess there must be times when it is required for discipline, but here's a thought-- Is the best time to do it in public? I think too many parents resort to violence and screaming because they are embarassed to have other people see their kids misbehaving.
(Note, the second part of this isn't directed at you, Tala... its in answer to the question.)
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I'm having a BAD day. Sorry if it sounded defensive. This is just one of the few topics that piss me off.
Funny you should mention how people resort to violence and screaming because they're embarrassed to let other people see their kids misbehaving in public. I sem to see the opposite here: Parents appeasing their children with toys/candy/whatever in order to avoid the misbehavior that they're rewarding.
This is one of those arenas where you and I will have to agree to disagree, Ian.
