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Originally Posted by The Drifter  ...Your kid is acting up and throwing a tantrum...pay attention and the tantrum continues. Remove attention and the kid flys right. Same with the gangs... | My answer is...my kid is acting up...I paddle his butt and discipline him/her. Teaching my child what behavior is acceptable and not acceptable is part of my responsibility. Ignoring the problem sends a message also. (I don't give a darn) Same philosophy holds true with trouble makers in our society. Ignore them and sweep them under the rug and the problem never gets addressed. And when it's time to clean house you have so much dirt to take care of it becomes a major problem. This gang bangers do most of their work at night when it's dark, because they love the darkness and their deeds are dark. Put a light to them a they will scatter light cock roaches.
I realize we are talking about two clear distinct types of parenting here. I don't condemn or citicize anyone elses style. It's just my opinion on what I think is best. Everyone is entitled to disagree/agree with me. I have no problem there!
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