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I saw an article on ESPN giving AP the business about saying he give his son discipline with a belt when. "needed", after his suspension for child abuse awhile back

Just curious what folks think about this?

FYI: I have 5 kids ranging from 18 months to 15 years
 
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Jon need to be flogged with shark tooth at the end of the whip!! We want nothing but blood at this point!!
 
S.CarolinaCane said:
I saw an article on ESPN giving AP the business about saying he give his son discipline with a belt when. "needed", after his suspension for child abuse awhile back

Just curious what folks think about this?

FYI: I have 5 kids ranging from 18 months to 15 years
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The belt works if done with emphasis and specificity.
 
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My mom used to beat my *** with a tree branch wrapped in electrical tape.................and she was the nice parent.
 
I got 2 forms of discipline. The belt on my *** and when I got older my Mother would wind up like she was getting ready to throw a fast ball. The other was she would take away what was most precious to me - my bicycle, my freedom to go with my friends, etc.

The physical discipline taught me respect. The loss of my most prized possessions and freedom taught me responsibility and personal discipline.

Whatever course you take, don't do it in anger. Even if you have to calm down for a short period of time, the discipline will be more effective coming from a calmer demeanor and thoughtful perspective.

Easier said then done!
 
I got beatings anytime I did something wrong, my father was a military man. I deserved every one but one when my sister carved my name on a window sill in our brand new house he built. Not one doubt there would have been jail time for what we got. It did make me stronger though. He was a single dad since we were 2 and 5, he demanded respect and he got it. That being said I would have never gone as far as he did.
 
I was belted as a kid and turned out fine. I also love my father and don’t hold any resentments towards him for his methods. We even joke about it.

However, studies and research continue to indicate there are higher risks of aggression and mental health issues for the child if you choose to go that route.

Take that information and do with it what you will.
 
My Mom would make me go out in the yard and pick my own switch from a bush/small tree, but would only swat my legs a couple of time. Hunting for the switch was the worst part. Then I had to sit down & receive a really long lecture on what I had done wrong & what I needed to do to correct it. Got my attention and I rarely repeated an offense.
 
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