Kids need a return to old school discipline

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

 

[progressive hunter]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

 

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

 

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

Thing is, these little punks roaming around today would have done better if a few more belts were peeled off and applied.

 

[progressive hunter]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

I've had a little of all of them,, from both mom and dad,,

 

[progressive hunter]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

Thing is, these little punks roaming around today would have done better if a few more belts were peeled off and applied.

the key is to never do it in anger,, both my parents were very calm and direct about it and why,,,

 

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

Thing is, these little punks roaming around today would have done better if a few more belts were peeled off and applied.

the key is to never do it in anger,, both my parents were very calm and direct about it and why,,,

You see that in the way Florida (Esther Rolle) comforted Eddie and explained why James had to discipline him.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

It's a fine line. It definitely depends on the child and the situation.

My dad was pretty fierce with me, what would be considered abuse by todays standards for sure. The odd spanking, but the hard backhand to the face when I didn't even know why was most emotionally and psychologically the worst.

If you want to lay out punishment, you had better crystal clear as to why and the expectations. I would shake when I heard my dad come home from work every single day as a kid. He might never know this, but he had to know it affected me.

If I were being self aware, I believe I am an upstanding adult and particularly fearless in the face of a perceived wrong. Probably to the point from an evolutionary standpoint of it being a gene that should be in regression, hah. When the cards are dealt against you from birth and it's one battle after another, you go one way or another. Better me to be headstrong on principle than a career criminal.

Here is where it becomes grey, adults today are poor role models, many emotionally out of control themselves, we can't expect kids to be any different, especially when no rules are enforced on authority.

As they say about a bad dog, they just had a bad owner. Parents are usually, not always (especially with so many outside influences and meddling) to blame for the end product. It's never an easy job, especially in todays society.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

*raises hand*

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

 

[progressive hunter]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

my first grade teacher did the same thing,, my last paddling was in 10th grade,,

 

[LA RAM FAN]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

Indeed.

 

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

Those holes ensured the most aerodynamic strokes

 

[Yarddog]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

The holes allow for less air resistance, thus higher velocity, I think there was a scientific equation for that somewhere. Sounds like we went to the same school.

 

[GMCGeneral]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

my first grade teacher did the same thing,, my last paddling was in 10th grade,,

For me and my brothers, we didn't get paddled in school. But, if we did something that warranted the "Triple B" session in my parent's bedroom, it was my dad who administered the discipline. And it was rare.

 

[GMCGeneral]

And remember whenever we screwed up in school, it was NOTHING compared to the whooping that was waiting for us at home?

 

[Yarddog]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

there are some of us out there that the only way to get the message across is a good ole ass whoopin,,,

"The Regular, the Super or the Big Mac"?

My Jr high principal hit us with a paddle full of holes.

my first grade teacher did the same thing,, my last paddling was in 10th grade,,

It cant be done today. It would be called racism or something.. but I do know back then, no one talked out of turn in class.. rarely. Kids actually studied in class.

 

[GMCGeneral]

I can't wait for the moonbats to chime in and try to "condemn" this.

 

[whitehall]

Parents need to enforce discipline not schools. Schools need to teach kids how to think and reason and respect the greatest and the only Country in the world that guarantees certain freedoms. Parents can teach them how to put a condom on a banana.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Ever since Dr. Benjamin Spock rolled out his psychobabble approach to parenting in 1946, generations have been adversely affected by this so called "spare the rod" idea. I think if parents really cared about their children, it might not be so bad to apply the "belt of wisdom" to the " seat of knowledge". In fact, we would have far more respect for authority today if kids realized there were consequences to their actions, be they good or bad.

No, going back to the old times would be ridiculous. But we do need to change things and make it INTELLIGENT.

A bill of rights AND responsibilities would be better. People should know their responsibilities in society. Right now there seem to be none.

Especially when it comes to the responsibilities of parents. Parents have a responsibility towards their children. But such a thing would take a lot of discussion and give and take to come up with something workable.