Do you still believe in Corporal punishment?

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Originally Posted by Sweet Pea

I am a firm believer in corporal punishment - NOT "abuse" - but the board of education applied to the seat of understanding.

However, having said that.... I believe that many parents do not use corporal punishment because they fear the government and the amount of control CPS has over children and parents. I stood in the lobby of our church not long ago and heard a SIX YEAR old tell their guardian (not a parent, but a friend watching the child during service) - "stop it - the courts won't let you do that to me". Sad thing is that the adult had simply placed her hand over the child's mouth (not a heavy hand) and told him he couldn't yell out in church like that. He then began yelling "you're killing me - stop it" and then continued with the tirade of "the courts won't let you do that."

A friend proceeded to swat her young son for throwing a fit while in a department store. A stranger came up to her and threatened to call CPS right then and there.

I know of another situation where a stranger did call CPS after a parent has swatted their child for disobedience in a utility company. The stranger obtained the parent's information from the clerk at the counter. CPS showed up at the child's school to question the child regarding the incident.

These incidents are not hearsay - but situations I personally have observed or know as fact. California is in a sad state of affairs when it come to the power given to Child Protective Services and younger parents fear them.

Sweet Pea, are you still not talking to me?? .... anyhow, I agree with your post
and it reminds me of a situation that happend to a couple on our church.

A couple was sitting in a restuarant when their 2 yr old started
acting out, climbing over seats,etc. The father scolded the child
and swated his behind.

within 10 min. the police showed up at their table to question
them. the patrons across the establishment had called 911 on
them !!!!

This is the kind of nation some of the folks on AFF want!!!!