04-21-2004, 06:12 PM
i disagree; hitting a child will only force resentment. i believe that children are much more intelligent than people (in general) give them credit for, and if they aren't, then they learn quickly regardless. a child from an abusive home (not saying that all forms of physical punishment qualifies as abuse) is encouraged to grow up to be abusive. One who has reason cast upon them will learn to use reason with their children, and even oter people. By my parents feeling the need to hit me, they taught me that there are two ways to deal with life: violence, and passivity. Because I know how it feels, I promote passivity. But do not be swayed by my opinion; rather make sure you can justify why you are correct instead (or also, if you agree with me).