[SLB]

One of the hot button topics today is the spanking issue.

Was I spanked? You bet. Did it scar me for life? I don't think so. I was never beaten, but sure got spanked and sure knew exactly why I was getting the spanking. Was life better then? You be the judge. As a parent of five I understand how difficult it is to be a parent. However, there is no excuse for the rudeness and disrespect I see coming from today's kids. When I was growing up I addressed everyone that was an adult as either "sir" or "mam" I immediately rose from my seat when either a "sir" or "mam" entered the room. I sure didn't lounge in front of a TV for endless and mindless hours.

[two23]

"When I was growing up I addressed everyone that was an adult as either "sir" or "mam" I immediately rose from my seat when either a "sir" or "mam" entered the room. I sure didn't lounge in front of a TV for endless and mindless hours."

Yep--we were taught to --get this--courtsy or bow when being introduced to adults for the first time!!! LOL!

[spokanite]

I remember so well my parents telling us kids over and over as we grew up to have respect for adults and those in authority, be polite and always say sir, mam, please and thank you. We had our mouths washed out with soap if we spoke a language that was foul and rude, we were spanked when all other forms of discipline wouldn't work, we would be sent to bed without dinner if we wouldn't arrive on time at the table.

Even to this day I believe my parents did a wonderful job raising their three children. None of us ever got into drugs, or alcohol, and we're all very happily married for many years to our one and only spouses!

[wardaddy]

BTTT....damn straight ....everyone was more well mannered then.

Have you read any of Dobson's books on this subject?