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I don't think you're understanding Tiamat.

A kick in the butt is a metaphor for behavioral modification, which IS an acceptable treatment for many a mental disorder. She does not mean (I'm positive!) that this is the only treatment that should be used.

A lot of people with mild mental illness behave far worse than they must because they are enabled and excused. I don't think Andrea Yates drowned her kids for that reason--she was psychotic and a kick in the butt would have done her no good at all.

Now Russell Yates...he needed a kick in the butt...but didn't get it in time.

[LisaMalia]

I don't think Andrea Yates drowned her kids for that reason--she was psychotic and a kick in the butt would have done her no good at all.

Yes, Andrea Yates had many opportunites to get help, and didn't. She should never see the light of day again, and her husband should be accountable since he knew her condition and yet let her be alone with those babies.

[tiamat]

Thanks.

What he said. (or she! )