I just read a post from another blogger that I just had to share with you. I have been on the fence for a long time about what we would do in regards to spanking when we have children. I was spanked, and I lived. However, I have never felt that it is really the best form of punishment.
This blog post offers some incite into some other ways to discipline a child without resorting to physical punishment. Part of the article is written by the blog owner and part by another blogger who runs a daycare business and has used these techniques successfully not only with her own children but also with her day care children.
I liked this article so much, in fact, I printed it off and am going to take it home for Jake to read. (Or more like I will probably read it to him while he's making dinner.) But in any case, whatever position you take, I thought it was a well written (although admittedly LONG) post with some good ideas that I think I will be trying when we have our children.
About Me
My son and I live on a farm in Iowa with a menajarie of other
animals. On a good day our life runs like a smooth three ring
circus. On a bad day one of the elephants escapes and charges
the crowd. Please join us in our adventures, just watch where
you step.
animals. On a good day our life runs like a smooth three ring
circus. On a bad day one of the elephants escapes and charges
the crowd. Please join us in our adventures, just watch where
you step.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away......
2 comments:
That was a very good article/blog. Gave this old Gramma some fresh outlooks and ideas.
Good article - except be opened minded enough to know your child.
My first - a time out was "worse than death" - talking did no good and spanking challenged her to try it again and see which of us gave up first.
My second - a time out meant sleep for her (no punishment what so ever) - talkin to her would give results eventually - spanking worked well - best for her was talking and then light spanking. (I'm not talking beating or even spanking hard enough to leave a red spot)
My third - talking was all it took - he wanted nothing more than to please everyone.
This is why I say know the child - what works for one might not work for another.
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