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ReplyDeleteWhile I don't consider myself abused, my parents spanked me when they felt appropriate, which wasn't very often. My husbands mom beat him with the broom handle several times, and while he doesn't feel like he was abused, he said she was out of line.
Spanking is one of those things that can definitely go too far in a hurry. I've spanked my kids, or more like whacked them on the behind, when they've been completely out of line- but was I out of line too? Idk.
Thanks for the links!
Heather -- It's important to think about how far is too far, especially when physical discipline can get out of hand. In the "On Faith" column, the father definitely went too far.
DeleteAgreed. That father was way out of control. With his extreme on one side and the extreme of unparenting that I see all around me on the other side- finding middle ground can be a huge challenge. As a parent of 4, finding the discipline that works for each child has been a real challenge.
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