PATS16N0
Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
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Without exception Children need discipline. Discipline falls within the larger context of boundaries, and reinforcing negative consequences will happen when going outside clearly established boundaries. It's one of the most important things to teach a child. Yet what constitutes discipline is where things become a little gray. From parent to parent, from culture to culture, discipline will be defined differently. With that said, if discipline means medical attention is required, there isn't much gray area involved there. It's simply wrong.
I fall within the same category that a few other posters spoke of; I was a punk frequently skirting, and beyond, legal boundaries and authority in general. Looking back I clearly see I needed some kicks in the *** to right my ship ((I needed a father to point to the line then, sternly, demonstrate what happens when it is crossed -- that's a different discussion)). So I am not one who believes exclusively in the nurturing communicative way. Yet, again, when an act of discipline means, or even sort of means, medical attention is needed, it is wrong and it shouldn't be allowed. So If AP's actions falls within this description, AP also needs some reinforcing of consequence of action.
Dead on.