To spank or not to spank: that is the question. Something that is sure to stir controversary amongst the parenting sect, because not only does everyone have an opinion on the matter - they believe strongly that their way is the way. If you know what I mean. Visit any parenting message board and you will see people flaming away on the issue.
It has become one of those issues. Things people no longer discuss almost because it has a way of raising hackles like religion, politics, and/or American Idol.
Before Connor, we were all “We will definately spank our children”. After Connor, not so much. Now I am scared to death to do it. Don’t want to, uh-uh, no way.
Not to say that I haven’t. I have. I felt like crap doing it too, and I’m not entirely convinced that it worked better than a stern-talking-to and/or time out.
Tim, who talked all big and bad before Connor was born, has yet to lay stern hand to butt as well. Its not easy.
And I know, discipline is never easy. Its harder on the parents than on the child - of that I am in complete awareness. I know that we have to do it. And I know that we will discipline. And spanking may very well be the way we do it.
I’m just not entirely sure of the issue as I used to be, I guess. I can see pros and cons of both. I’m sure we’ll get it figured it out eventually.
Until then, I’m open to good discussion, if you have an opinion. Lay it on me. Just keep it clean, kids. Keep it clean.
