[Barnacle]

I've listened to Dobson on the radio for years and have read some of his writings. He has a lot of credibility with me. If you are a parent, you'd do well to take his advice. Believe me; people are less tolerant of other peoples' brats. It's sort of like George Carlin said, "Your own aren't so bad." (Of course he was talking about something else, but the same holds true.)

As to that dog story you posted... In my opinion, that dog is lucky to be alive. He showed more mercy than it deserved.

[yldstrk]

well whoop dee doo.

No shelter puppies for you, bub

[metmom]

As to that dog story you posted... In my opinion, that dog is lucky to be alive. He showed more mercy than it deserved.

I know a little girl who was backed up the stairs one at a time with a spanking at each step because every time her father told her to go to bed, she said *NO!*.

So she got spanked, backed up ONE step and sat down again. It continued all the way to the top of the stairs.

It left a lasting impression on her siblings. I don't remember it at all.... :)

[Mr Rogers]

A dog that bares it teeth to me is going to get walloped. He’s going to wish Thor would come and strike him down with his hammer.

In addition to dogs, I’ve got horses. A horse who threatened to bite or kick me will wish it had never been born.

Guess I’m just a horrible person...

Oh, and I DID spank my kids, none of whom is anti-social, addicted, or a bully.