RE: Spare the rod, spoil the child
July 15, 2014 at 2:09 pm
(This post was last modified: July 15, 2014 at 2:14 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
I've always taken issue with that idea myself. Sometimes we forget that even children are competently equipped human beings. They lack experience, not smarts. If you've never been outsmarted by your kids - you might want to get them tested. Honestly, that;s one of the pitfalls of any disciplinary measure that gives them the opportunity to "win". If you put yourself in a position like that it's just a matter of time until they get over on you. Then you have to backtrack, contradict yourself, and/or concede authority. For now, my kids being so young, it's sufficient that they assume every word that falls out of my mouth is as hard as a coffin nail and twice as dangerous. When they get old enough to communicate a well thought out objection to my edicts I'll know that it's time to readdress the issue...and also that I've done a fantastic job. Here's to hoping that the day will come.
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