Well, after all of the conversation about spanking, as a matter of closure, I think it appropriate to follow-up with an emphasis on ‘positive’, ‘non-abusive’ methods of child discipline. The research I’ve done is very general but the recommendations are kinder and gentler than what I received as a child and, eventually, what I’d been inclined to give. The KidsHealth Organization website sums up the ‘general’ idea and is very helpful.

There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to the myriad issues involved in this subject. It is my hope that parents actively seek and receive the help they need. I have a project I am developing called ‘The Village’. Yet another tool to help smooth out the rough spots as we cultivate our little humans.

We must master the basics described in the link above and use our Loving Powers of Discernment for the custom situation in which we find ourselves in our various homes. Research on the internet can help in this case. From ‘Dr. Beth’ to ‘The Supernanny‘ to ‘Dr.Phil’ – find your flavor. It’s out there. There are all shades of information on the subject available. Also, search your own heart for the deep answers you seek.

Help us out. What example can you give (aside from corporeal punishment) for handling behavior problems in children?

I saw a recent Dr. Drew program that reported testing the effects on the brain of striking children, as in spanking them, etc. The reptilian part of the brain expands and the thinking/inspired part contracts. Whose children did they use in this study?