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> >Have any of your children been spanked in front of >their new sisters? > >>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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