I've noticed a definite trend from 10 years ago. Born and raised in
the bible belt, you can imagine that I was a church-going,
god-fearing, child and I was.
But...
I turned from this as I became an adult because I was HORRIFIED and
some of the things good christians get away with in the name of
God. I would still say I am a Christian but I prefer to think for
myself on certain issues. I mention this because since, I have met
A LOT of people who feel the same way and have stopped attending
regular church functions for many of the same reasons. Some of it
just doesn't make rational sense.
This Dobson guy...he is the extreme that this religion is capable
of. I agree with nothing, nothing the man has said. And he gives
Christianity, not only a bad name, but a bad following.
I have two small children, toddlers... and while I have spanked
them a couple of times... it was light enough to only frustrate
them. And I found the results were counterproductive. The children
were more upset that I was ANGRY with them than the fact that I
spanked their bottoms. Meaning, I could accomplish the same effect
WITHOUT hitting them. I've also noticed that, in doing this, now my
children (when they are extremely frustrated) will lash out and try
to hit in response. This is certainly NOT the effect I was going
for.
Kids really do want to please and, if properly parented from the
beginning, will be just as mortified at your disappointment in
them.
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