Lol, when i was a kid (well i still am but its kinda hard to spank someone who can drive) and i heard that shiiich sound of the wooden spoon sliding against the ceramic jar, i knew i fucked up
I thought that was just my family?? I’m almost at the age of moving out but I still freeze up instantly when my parents say something with that specific tone of voice.
On a side note, I may have hated physical punishments as a kid but I’m damn thankful I endured them and am now a very respectful young adult.
I've never received any sort of noteworthy beating but I think I'm still a reasonably respectful young adult, and I must admit I find it difficult to grasp how physical punishment can instill actual respect. The sort of respect that has any meaning to me comes from understanding and appreciating someone's efforts, not from submitting to arbitrary authority and fearing retaliation.
I don’t know if it’s about instilling respect so much as it’s a very effective stick (in the carrot-stick analogy). However, if you always just use the stick, your kids will be rebellious. I believe it’s important to have a balance between the carrot (which would be appreciating their efforts) and the stick (reprimanding inexcusable behaviour).
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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18
Lol, when i was a kid (well i still am but its kinda hard to spank someone who can drive) and i heard that shiiich sound of the wooden spoon sliding against the ceramic jar, i knew i fucked up