tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480881045315877151.post4816351921808814006..comments2023-10-24T03:52:39.763-04:00Comments on growing with domestic discipline: my daughter was bad and I got spanked!JWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09848056143866645957noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480881045315877151.post-85458734208133759602011-04-16T20:41:41.933-04:002011-04-16T20:41:41.933-04:00Sara & Heather - It really helped cement in my...Sara & Heather - It really helped cement in my mind that this was no longer something Steve is doing just because I asked him to, but because he is seeing the benefit and is committed to it as well.<br /><br />Malcolm - I think it does probably have to be that way. Teens are trying so hard to figure out where they are in the world and whether all those things we taught them as children really still apply. Most people back off from parenting during the teen years, but I believe that is when you really have to put in the most effort if you really want to affect what kind of adults they can be. This child who tried to lie to get her way is the same child who a couple of days ago was overhearing Steve and I discussing some financial issues and she came over and said that as soon as she turns 14 she is going to get a job at the local grocery store so that she can help out. It made me misty because she was very sincere. She has a good heart, she's just really stubborn. I have no idea where she gets it from. ;)JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848056143866645957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480881045315877151.post-86319062840992119812011-04-15T23:43:45.630-04:002011-04-15T23:43:45.630-04:00Teenagers seem to have no trouble bending the fact...Teenagers seem to have no trouble bending the facts to fit their inclinations. It certainly happens here. Heather says "it's a teen thing", but does it have to be?Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156162412655551672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480881045315877151.post-59617362572365317402011-04-15T22:18:43.319-04:002011-04-15T22:18:43.319-04:00Oh darn! I'm glad that it was your daughter be...Oh darn! I'm glad that it was your daughter being sneaky rather than Steve forgetting or ignoring your new arrangement. Not to say it's good your daughter was being sneaky but...it's a teen thing lol and I'm glad things are good with your hubby, even though you got spanked :(SBGx0https://www.blogger.com/profile/09273337290276304732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3480881045315877151.post-30426105491260088602011-04-15T20:24:48.914-04:002011-04-15T20:24:48.914-04:00Ah, the fine art of triangulation. I think every t...Ah, the fine art of triangulation. I think every teen comes magically equipped with this skill. Sorry you got caught in her web, but I am sure you're relieved knowing your husband held his ground! SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com