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The Black and White of Spanking
Yesterday morning, I was getting a bath ready for the three-year-old. As I was adjusting the temperature of the water, I tossed several of the countless bath toys that live in the tub over to the other end, so … Continue reading
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Spanking
I don’t agree with everything in the article, but still had to post it… Spanking Detrimental to Children
To The Frustrated Mom At The Movie Theater
We were standing in line at the movie theater. We were about to see Breakthrough, which really requires its own post because, wow. There were raised voices a few people behind us, and while I couldn’t tell what I was … Continue reading
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An Eye For An Eye Leaves The Whole World Blind
This video recently went viral. Now, I don’t know who Caidyn Bennett is, but this is an adorable child. Truly. Absolutely endearing. Sweet. Funny. Sassy. Everything I love. Having said that…. Nooooo. No. No. No. I think it’s telling that … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Kelly Clarkson
In a January 10th interview, Kelly Clarkson defended her decision to spank her kids, saying in part: “My parents spanked me, and I did fine in life, and I feel fine about it, and I do that as well. That’s … Continue reading
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It’s Not Me, It’s You
Not a lot of things make me angry. A lot of things make me react, for sure, but I tend more towards melancholy, hurt feelings, depression. But anger isn’t generally one of my bigger go-to’s. Having said that, I have … Continue reading
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The Problem With Kids These Days
It never fails. I post something against spanking – or against punishment in general – and within the first couple of comments is the first of many arguments that sounds something like this: “That’s the problem with kids today! No … Continue reading
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