And, yeah, I got spanked as a kid. Know what it taught me?
That people in positions of absolute power (and he had absolute power over me due to my disability) are often bullies.
That respect is created through patience, compassion, and teaching rather than a wanton show of force.
That legitimate authority doesn't naturally stem from one's station as a 'parent' (I use the term loosely in this context).
That I should simply be smarter about when I chose to misbehave. To not do it around him, but do it more egregiously away from him as a way to vent and rebel.
Corporal punishment doesn't work the way those engaging in it think it does. All it does is make home life feel like a prison.
That people in positions of absolute power (and he had absolute power over me due to my disability) are often bullies.
That respect is created through patience, compassion, and teaching rather than a wanton show of force.
That legitimate authority doesn't naturally stem from one's station as a 'parent' (I use the term loosely in this context).
That I should simply be smarter about when I chose to misbehave. To not do it around him, but do it more egregiously away from him as a way to vent and rebel.
Corporal punishment doesn't work the way those engaging in it think it does. All it does is make home life feel like a prison.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"
