Eric Takabayashi <etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote:

> > Have you ever had to look after a small
> > child who wouldn't stop crying, no matter what you do?
> 
> Yes. Perhaps for two years, each.
> 
> And guess what? I didn't abuse my babies for being babies or for keeping me
> awake or taking from what used to be my free time, or for costing me money
> when they lose, damage or destroy their toys or my personal belongings. No
> raised voices merely because I lost my temper, no beating, shaking, throwing
> or hitting with objects for any reason. No depriving them of meals or
> putting them outside or in the closet. Yes, I spanked on rare occasion when
> they were toddlers, but only to get their attention, and not to make them
> cry, for example, when they were hurting each other having a biting
> argument. They soon stopped that behavior and so did I. My most serious
> punishment to date was a few weeks they had to go without ice cream. That
> happened once. Now the simple threat of being sent alone to another room to
> play or read alone to keep them from fighting or being too rambunctious is
> sufficient. And recently, if they fight over a toy, it gets taken away,
> which also is effective. Haven't had to carry out on a threat of one day
> without watching Pokemon yet.

You saint....

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