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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of these replies are clear windows into why some kids instantaneously react physically, even if it's "just swatting" their friends. Their friends in turn demonstrate their upbringing by being startled and confused by the swat. [/quote]

So I grew up in a culture with swatting. Def did not count as hitting. And I seldom saw the kind of physical roughness between kids in that country that I see here. Probably because kids understand social norms quickly and realize that swatting is something parents use to dicipline kids, and not something that kids do to each other. Kid on the whole were much gentle in their play with each other.

To be clear I'm not advocating swatting today and here, because kids wouldn't understand it and other parents would call cps. Kids definitely understand when parents are out of control with their temper, whether that involves screaming or hitting or insults, and they would certainly notice if their parents disciplined them in a way that is different from how their friends get disciplined.

The grandparent apologized. If she can promise not to do it again, why cut her off? A loving grandma is important in a kids' life. [/quote]

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