QUOTE (terry_l @ Mar 3 2009, 03:53 PM)
Here here! I am in total agreement. When I grew up, there was no one I didn't want to upset more than my parents. Luckily for me, the same semi-fear/respect I had for my father my kids have for me. I usually have to do no more than look at them and I get everything laid-out that they did wrong. There is a difference between disciplining and abusing your child, and I imagine we all know the line that separates.
Oh no, I still remember "The Look" from my father! I'm 33 and I believe if he were still alive today and gave me "The Look" I'd go immediately to my room. Do not pass go, Do not collect $200! LOL
I agree totally, there is a big difference between disciplining and abusing. I, for the most part, am not a spanker. I have spanked my kids, don't get me wrong. Sometimes they leave you no option, but I honestly can't remember the last time we had that happen in our home. I think it's more effective to take things they enjoy away as punishment.
One of my boys would send himself to his room! LOL He would know he did something wrong, and before I could find out what it was, I'd find him in his room and know something was up! Gotta love a kid that does the work for you!
