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Umm, can I get a "Honey" too, because I definitely thought you were saying it was okay...
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Originally Posted by Threerun
...My Dad would... take me home and switch me.
I did NOT get in trouble very often at school, lol.
As a matter of fact- I lived in a neighborhood with blue collar dads, and back then if ANOTHER dad saw you doing something wrong... THEY switched your butt, then sent you home to your Dad who then switched your butt again. Again- you didn't really get in trouble very often.
Umm, can I get a "Honey" too, because I definitely thought you were saying it was okay...
I described what happened in my childhood, not what I practice or believe in.
If you wish to infer from that statement that I am a proponent of the practice, then you are wrong. And quite frankly that would not be surprising in my opinion.
I described what happened in my childhood, not what I practice or believe in.
If you wish to infer from that statement that I am a proponent of the practice, then you are wrong. And quite frankly that would not be surprising in my opinion.
Okay, let me explain something to you. When you jump into a conversation in which people are arguing "Right or wrong?", and you only say that you were disciplined in this way and you didn't get in trouble often, that gives reason to infer that you are defending it. If you want to be taken as a neutral on the subject, I'd suggest you give a hint of that next time. If you want to acknowledge that it isn't the best way to raise a child, do so
Okay, let me explain something to you. When you jump into a conversation in which people are arguing "Right or wrong?", and you only say that you were disciplined in this way and you didn't get in trouble often, that gives reason to infer that you are defending it. If you want to be taken as a neutral on the subject, I'd suggest you give a hint of that next time. If you want to acknowledge that it isn't the best way to raise a child, do so
Why do I need to argue whether it's right or wrong? There are no rules of the road to post to a thread, lol. I don't feel the need to project my opinion on every thread, and I am at free will to disclose my experiences as a youth. However I see your opinion on the matter is to 'hang 'em'- well isn't that worth a little discussion now? Don't spank kids but kill the parents?
Why do I need to argue whether it's right or wrong? There are no rules of the road to post to a thread, lol. I don't feel the need to project my opinion on every thread, and I am at free will to disclose my experiences as a youth. However I see your opinion on the matter is to 'hang 'em'- well isn't that worth a little discussion now? Don't spank kids but kill the parents?
Wow- not exactly practicing what you preach, lol.
Why are you deflecting?
1. "Hang 'em" was not meant to be taken literally. By most, it wasn't. You'll notice how little attention it got? But would I recommend they be punished to the fullest extent of the law? Absolutely. You don't hit/spank another person's kid without their permission, period!
2. I never preached against murder, lol.
3. There may be no official rule here that says "If you post on a thread in which people are arguing and you don't want them to think you're choosing side A, don't just post statements that seem to defend side A". But that's probably because the writer of the official rules here thought you should know that already.
You assume a lot in my posts, and seem very cavalier to point that out. When you've inquired for specifics, I've answered. Is that a problem? It sure seems that way.
I've inferred from your posts that your opinion appears (for you) to be the only 'right way', and anyone that doesn't see the world in your colored glasses is wrong, as is absolutely the case with your 'hang- em' comment.
And I, quite frankly, do not agree with that all.
If you want to be taken as a neutral on the subject, I'd suggest you give a hint of that next time. If you want to acknowledge that it isn't the best way to raise a child, do so
Personally, I have found this guidance to be extremely helpful in any communication I make, online or off. It clarifies my position in a discussion and reduces misinterpretation.
Yes yes, I'm the only one in this entire forum who thinks he's right and various others are wrong, Threerun
Suffice to say I'm not going to formulate an opinion based on a media report, especially when I have zero clue as to the father's prior attempts to address the issue.
My opinion is that "You need to do whatever you feel is best to teach your children what is expected and right". And I see where none of my posts have deviated from this.
I do not, nor will not declare my opinion of right or wrong. It's not my place.
Suffice to say I'm not going to formulate an opinion based on a media report, especially when I have zero clue as to the father's prior attempts to address the issue.
My opinion is that "You need to do whatever you feel is best to teach your children what is expected and right". And I see where none of my posts have deviated from this.
I do not, nor will not declare my opinion of right or wrong. It's not my place.
Well, I respect this position Threerun. I will say that I also misinterpreted your original post that you were a proponent of school paddling.
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