‘While some parents may be more relaxed about corporal punishment, Elizabeth Hartley Brewer, an expert in child development and parenting, believes that such attitudes must be resisted. “Children can’t defend themselves verbally or physically,” she says.’
The problem is, they usually START it! Why NOT physically get back at a little brat who thinks he’s high & mighty enough to hit people?
This has been the way for centuries; it is natural (look at other animals). Why do we think suddenly in the last 50 years (Dr. Spock) that we know better? Kids and pets are much more annoying and bratty and unlikeable now. Connection to this permissive style with no threat of hitting? You bet.
(look at other animals).
I’ve always said that! I have a beagle colored rat terrier taht looks like a miniature greyhound. She’s the best momma dog I’ve ever seen. She doesn’t get ugly often, but when she does, retribution is swift and efficient, then forgotten. Exactly the way it should be. No yelling, no screaming, no threats. She is the authority, and you better not sass her! Do you think she feels remorse for disciplining anyone, dog or human, that needs it? NO.