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>Hon, I'm sorry but I don't understand. My kids are >normally quite well behaved in public and I haven't >had to correct them very often and when I've had to, >it was effective. Also, IMO spanking a child who >hasn't done anything wrong yet, to remind them not to >misbehave is roughly the same as a Police Officer >giving you a Speeding Ticket as a warning before you >even start the car. > >Sarah, You are entitled to your opinion and this is >your forum. But I feel the simple fact that I don't >feel the need to spank my kids as often as I used to >and they are getting in trouble less as they are >getting older, shows me that my husband and I have >been very effective as parents. Sure, they still make >mistakes and sometimes they do get in trouble, but >when it happens they are much quicker to apologize and >accept responsibility for their actions and the >consequences as well. Until my children are adults, >they know they have to answer to my husband and me for >their actions and spanking is on the table as one of >those consequences. But as they are maturing >physically and emotionally, I'm not having to spank >them so often. > >I think also one of the factors that has led to them >maturing as they have is having my grandchild living >with us. I have talked to them all that she watches >them and is learning from them and it's very important >they set a good example for their little Niece. That >is something that they (especially Amie-Lynn) have >taken to heart. > >I appreciate your opinions, but as it is for now. I >don't feel the need to change anything at this time.

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