She said that she her kids are already teens, and they are a joy because she disciplined them. There's a difference between discipline and violence. One is done out of love, the other out of anger. I was spanked when I was young, among other forms of discipline, and I have never resented my parents for it. Instead, it showed me that they loved me enough to correct my poor behavior, and it strengthened our relationship. I remember one incident in particular when I mouthed off to my mom, and she smacked me across the face. She later apologized, but I learned my lesson and never once spoke to her that way again. Even at 15, I knew I deserved it. Now, we have a strong and loving relationship, with mutual respect, which is how it should be.   See 13 other replies

"If you love me, keep my commandments".
Yes God is such a big Meanie!
Psalms 137?
How about Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 16:16, Psalm 68:3-6; Proverbs 3:11-12,4:1-27,13:24,19:18,20:11,22:6 &15,
23:13-25,29:15 & 17,30:11-12;Isaiah 3:12; Jeremiah 17:9; Hebrews 4, 12:5-11; Ephesians 6:1-3; and 2 Timothy 3:14-15. Just to name a few and last but, Not least Proverbs 13:1 (for you). There's is Nothing wrong with disciplining your children. And Yes I do let a "Book" tell me what to do. I've been married to the same man for 20 years, we have two teenagers who RARELY give us any problems (probably because they are So well behaved and they Know that we discipline them because we love them that much to teach them to Stay out of Trouble!
"Some parents like to see their children in pain...".
I know there are A LOT of people who "Lose Control" when they discipline there kids and let Anger take over and things get out of hand. I can assure you that I didn't LIKE seeing my kids in Any kind of pain! DO you think that all parents who spank are Sadists!?   See 13 other replies

While that's true, studies are in fact bearing out that children of violence have a higher tendency to violence themselves (the same is true of children who are sexually abused). It makes sense that you should attempt to give your child the best start in life as is possible - and yelling, hitting, degrading, or abusing - or allowing your children to do so or witness you doing so to others - is most definitely not that. It's true that some people come out unscathed from horrible childhoods, but it's also true that those situations should ideally be avoided at all costs.   See 2 other replies

I know... they remind me of Jon & Kate. Kate is a big horrendous B***H! Always putting down Jon, being nitpicky, beligerent, treating Jon as if he was one of her little kids. With Mr. Phelps, I honestly would not be surprised if he left her.   See 3 other replies

I don't think it's always that cut and dry. Although not rocket science, the matter cannot be simplified to this one if-then statement, because many more variables can influence the situation and must be taken into account.   See 2 other replies

Co-sleeping beyond breastfeeding age when you can afford separate beds is unnecessary except on special occasions like nightmares.   See 2 other replies