To spank or not to spank?

[Losty]

Sure. If you enjoy being resented, and an abuser.

Your kids are not dogs. You can talk to them and explain why they shouldn't do things. 'Because I'll beat the shit out of you' may stop them now, but it won't teach them anything but blind obedience.

I also do not condone dog abuse.

Children cannot always be reasoned with. Try reasoning an almost 3 year old into a nap and out of a box of cookies. I don't think it's possible and it could lead to insanity if you try too hard. People somehow (I honestly don't know how) miss a few important things about children this age. They are very very very easily distracted.

I know you want a cookie my sweet darling (you can imagine this as "awful brat" inside your mind to make yourself feel better) and you will get one soon enough, but what's this? Ooooh that's right it's shiny huh? You like the pretty shiny star sticker, baby? Mommy's giving it to teddy because he's resting quietly. If you lay with teddy and watch over him so he won't be lonely, mommy will give you a shiny star sticker too.

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