The Secret to Engaging a Child's Cooperation-Part 1
I am still in shock that in the 21st century and among the most intelligent beings on the planet the question to "Spank or Not Spank" is still a debate. Ugh! http://tinyurl.com/Sodahead-NoSpank Don't get me wrong, I understand why we all think we "may" and maybe even "should" hit our children. Yep, sorry but it is "hitting". We've just reworded it to make us feel ok about it. I'm a product of the same angry, mean and hurtful society and I am embarassed about how angry a five year old can MAKE me. Oops, let me correct that "MAKE me" to "how angry I CHOOSE to let a five year old control my anger". That's right. It really is a choice. But no matter what you believe, let me just ask you one question. What would you feel like if you got hit for not listening, for speaking your opinion or not wanting to eat your peas? Of course, I'm trying to make a point, but could there be a better way than fear, control and ...