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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Do you think conversation is an effective method of keeping a 2 year old from walking into the street?
I found spanking (without a 'strap' or any other 'weapon' mind you) to be pretty effective in teaching toddlers to avoid dangerous activities. I mean, you could let them learn the lesson from themeselves but I don't think dog maulings or pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions or electrocutions or severe burns are necessary to teach those lessons.
Seriously...you've made a choice....it worked for you. Cut out the elitist attitude about it. There are parents out there that are GOOD parents who have, on occasion, used a swat across the ass as a deterrent. I'm not evil and my kids don't hate me.
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Elitest attitude? I doubt it. I simply dont think that a swat on the ass...or any other part of your kids body makes one iota of difference when they decide to make a run for the street. They are testing you, you show them your ability to teach and understand, by use of force. Chances are high that if you use it once to get your point across you will continue to use force. Its called the easy way out.