Shut Your Pie Hole and Go Home

Spanked Children May Grow Up to Be Happier, More Successful Imagine this: a biblical principle that actually works! Spanking works.  I am walking proof.  While every child has their moments, if a parent uses a spanking the way it should be used, it's effective. Here is my definition of a proper spanking: the child is old enough to recognise that they have done wrong (never spank a kid who doesn't understand what they've done isn't right), never spank in anger (if you're mad, don't even think about disciplining your child, cool down before you deal with it), explain to your child why they are getting the swat (don't just spank if the kid doesn't know why), don't wait too long to spank (kids forget - discipline while the issue is still relevant) above all, let your child know you love them and that they are receiving the discipline because of that, not because you're mad about something they did or didn't do. This is how spanking worked w...

Yesterday after work, I paid a visit to our local mall.  I had a few things to pick up and planned to be in and out as quickly as possible.  Easy enough.  I failed, however, to factor in the rudeness and complete lack of respect demonstrated by more people that I care to say. I was bumped, pushed, and cut off - in a shopping environment that was not all that busy at the time I was there.  There was not even a slight attempt made at being polite or considerate.  I should add here that the majority of these rude people were either of a different nationality or under the age of 25. A question was posed.  "Didn't their mothers teach these people any manners?"  I replied, "Obviously not."  And perhaps their mothers didn't have manners either. I am so thankful that my parents taught me manners.  My teachers taught me manners, too, but I don't think they do that in schools anymore. What happened to simple respect?  It would seem obvious...