Free Suggestion for Parenting

Los Angeles CA

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There may have been much debate and controversy on what constitutes safe and effective discipline techniques for children of various ages. This is a highly personal and passionate topic for contemplation by anyone who comes into contact with children. Most likely I have been the giver and receiver of punishment at some point that SOMEONE would feel is excessive. People may often get frustrated and react too quickly to their feelings but... From a parent that was blessed by the Department of Children and Family Services, this is my recommendation... When thinking I may never have an opportunity to continue raising my child I asked myself if physical correction was so important to me that I would be ok with he(r) lasting memory of me to be my physical correction? Hell-no! Personally, I have experience discouraging my own problematic thoughts/behavior by snapping myself with a rubber band on my wrist. I believe I got the idea by reading an article about quitting cigarettes. (Which btw, a month in jail can save you thousands on cigarette prices if you're serious about quitting. Consult your local law enforcement agency for appropriate crimes. Personally, I recommend EVERYONE do at least two months.) Apparently it doesn't take a whole lot of pain to discourage YOURSELF from troublesome or unwanted behavior. For children who can walk and are making adequate progress speaking (or 'signing') I suggest the only form of physical correction a child receives be agreed on and self imposed with the snap of a rubber band. For the most effective benefits it is important NOT to yell at anyone. Like I said, frustration is not uncommon, but it IS commonly the result of misunderstanding. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE. If anything, try explaining you don't understand and need time to think. Yelling usually makes understanding much more difficult, I would say 100% of the time if done in anger. Personally, I think love, security, consistency and above all tender AFFECTION are the BEST ways of nurturing respect from children and are good practice for any close relationship. Use your discretion though and do your best not to make anyone uncomfortable. Above all, pray (because someone is listening) Please trust law enforcement and consider my position.... Sometimes it takes a good parent to let someone be a better parent. Briefly keep in mind, trying to take revenge for anything is NOT a healthy spirit for any action. And again, pray... Because that's how God knows how we're feeling what we think about it. And even God needs CONSTRUCTIVE ideas too. Be kind to yourself... Be kind to others... And do what you can to be the best you can, when you can. Our future depends on how we treat each other. Let's make each other proud!