OMG-I would have beat this child..... (punishment, spanking, parent, boy) - Parenting -Children, problems, school, daycare, behavior, age, teenagers, infants - City-Data Forum

Vesper · 08-23-2007, 07:40 PM

.....and then I would have smacked the dad.

Seriously, I am not a huge proponent of corporal punishment. I do however recognize that without serious consequences some people will never learn.

This is just something beyond my comprehension

Boy really really doesn't like snakes... - Yahoo! News (broken link)

If I didn't do the link right, just google snake killed by boy

michelleleigh · 08-23-2007, 08:28 PM

This kid has serious issues,to kill an animal like that God help him he needs help. That poor man, and the poor snake.

karen_s · 08-23-2007, 08:40 PM

This kid does have serious issues, I've always read that harming animals is a sign of DEEP psychological distress, see link: http://files.hsus.org/web-files/Firs...sheet_2004.pdf

saralee · 08-23-2007, 08:48 PM

I'm not sure why you think that corporal punishment would help this child whom apparently has either pyschological issues and/or mental impairments. His actions were violent, perhaps he has been taught that this an appropriate response to fear. For someone to react violently in turn is not a way to instill that there is value in life. It only perpetuates the cycle.

Sara

jwb123 · 08-23-2007, 08:50 PM

Wow, you would have BEAT this child???

Vesper · 08-23-2007, 08:52 PM

Nice info on that site Karen.

I do not disagree with anything there, but I am wondering how much of this can also be a very spoiled child determined to prove that they can do as they like without consequence.

Perhaps that goes back to neglect? Failure of responsible adults to provide boundries and reasonable limits? Is a spoiled child acting out a cry for help/attention? I don't know.......it is hard to think this thru I am so angry.

The dad/adult male just taking the child and walking away???? I think that was the final kicker that threw me over the edge.

Vesper · 08-23-2007, 08:56 PM

Jenbar,

I say beat, but to a person who has raised 5 children and only remembers spanking two of them ever, a spanking and a serious grounding is a beating.

I realize that there are some who have direct experience with far worse and I apologize if I have offended you.

lastra · 08-23-2007, 09:29 PM

That child needs some SERIOUS GROUNDING!!!

ElkHunter · 08-23-2007, 10:09 PM

The kid, like a barking dog, is not the problem. The dad and owner are the problem.

goodmanm · 08-24-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jgussler

The kid, like a barking dog, is not the problem. The dad and owner are the problem.

How could you possibly compare a kid, who should know the difference between right and wrong, with a dog? The only exception to this would be if the kid had some sort of disability.

I think one of the problems with society today is that we don't make kids responsible for their actions simply because of their age. It's always someone else's fault.

The so called father didn't take responsibility for it either it seems. If I was the snake owner in that situation and the father took responsibility up front or provided an explanation that the child has a disability would probably make me decide against getting the police involved. Simply disappearing? You'll be talking to the police.