Parenting

Well this week was a very intersting topic. One of the topics was spanking.  It was a very heated discusion.  Some people got angry and I feel that they were not very open to others view points or opinions.

I must say though that learning about spanking and its effects really opened my mind.  I now am at a crossroads. Growing up I received an occasional spank if I did something very wrong, and it generally was a last resort. My husband also got spanked when he did things that were wrong.  I always thought that I would spank my children to teach them, however, this class has made me think.  I think that sometimes it is necessary as a very very last resort but I also believe that there are definitely much more affective ways to teach my child and to help them learn. I loved the concept of the twenty minute solution. This is just taking the time to play with your child.  To put yourself in their world. Do not act like a mother but a friend. I think often times parents-- and i'm not one to talk because i'm not yet a mother-- forget to just play with their children.  They get so focused on discipling, or getting everyday errands and house work done that they don't stop and actually give their 100 % attention to their children.  I really enjoyed the classes this week. They have helped me to learn so much!