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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm 30. Born and raised in Northern Virginia. My parents were raised in the country in VA and WVA. We got spanked. I've swatted mine on the butt before. They've also gotten a pinch on the arm when acting up in public. That's few and far between, but immediately rectifies their behavior. None of them are violent or have issues controlling themselves or are afraid of me.

[b]They are also incredibly well-behaved. That's not just my bias, but from compliments I get from teachers, other parents, strangers (like when we are in a nice restaurant or airplane.) [/b]While it obviously makes me proud of my kids and I appreciate it, it's a shame when people feel the need to compliment you/your children simply for your kids acting right. That says something about the current generation of kids raised on time-outs, and talking about your feelings instead of disciplining them.[/quote]

This describes my kids as well and not only have a I never spanked them or otherwise used physical punishment, but you would likely say I do not punish at all.  No time outs, no taking privileges except when it is a natural consequence, highly praise good behavior and explain why bad behavior is wrong.  You do not need to spank kids to have well behaved kids.  [/quote]

I wouldn't pat yourself on your back.  Your kids may have been born with a milder temperament.

My kids were pretty easy regarding sleep and feeding. I know some babies have a harder time with those things. It's not necessarily anything the parents did or didn't do.  [/quote]

I don't think she's patting herself on the back, but pointing out the reality that there are other ways of managing and teaching your kids good behavior.  I've got a super strong willed child. So I know where you are coming from on the challenging kid front.  But there are effective parenting techniques that don't require harsh discipline. Spoiled kids come from neglect and permissiveness, not lack of harsh discipline.[/quote]

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