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You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children?
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Spanking Isn't Always the Answer
Rosemond contradicts his own conclusions
In this argument Rosemond gives great reasons to never hit kids, but he then supports hitting them. He says "certain" kids should be hit -- which ones, how he defies this, is never said. Let's here it, what kids should and should not be hit Rosemond, what are your criteria? How hard should those kids be hit, and how does a parent know how much force they are using? Are bruises acceptable consequences? Red marks? White marks? What is you have two children, and one fits his criteria for "it's ok to hit this one" but the other does not -- how devastating to the struck child is that?
Good discipline is instilled in the mind, not the behind. Rosemond needs to re-evaluate his position and apologize to the many children out there growing up with bad memories caused by his advice to their parents.
- Dr Robert Fathman
August 1, 2008 6:47AM
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