SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 60074 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;Does anyone here believe that the lack of discipline stems from a lack of discipline.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; It is easy for a person from the outside telling parents how to parent and what is appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I was spanked (though not often) and I really don&#39;t care for it,&amp;nbsp; but I do believe some kids seem too far gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And how does this lack of respect and discipline affect the leaders of tomorrow?&lt;/p&gt; 2014-02-18T22:50:07-05:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 60074

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;Does anyone here believe that the lack of discipline stems from a lack of discipline.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; It is easy for a person from the outside telling parents how to parent and what is appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I was spanked (though not often) and I really don&#39;t care for it,&amp;nbsp; but I do believe some kids seem too far gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And how does this lack of respect and discipline affect the leaders of tomorrow?&lt;/p&gt;

2014-02-18T22:50:07-05:00 2014-02-18T22:50:07-05:00 SFC James Baber 60080

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>It has been perpetuated from the last 2 generation of parents from what I can see, it is part of the video game generation and the me generation as I call them, if they didn't like what their parents were doing for discipline they would call the police and complain and the legalities of the politicians of today have made it so that if you discipline your children no matter whether it is physical or not it is abuse, so people are afraid to discipline because of having to worry about going to jail for trying properly raise their children for society.</p><p><br></p><p>I was given the belt when necessary, but also was praised when I did the right things I was supposed too, an even balance of proper discipline and praise will produce an asset for society and the country for a good future, but we have to get back to basics with our children as well, many of us grew up in the age where not only our parents raised us, but our neighborhoods helped and also disciplined when necessary.</p>

2014-02-18T23:11:08-05:00 2014-02-18T23:11:08-05:00 SPC David Dunn 60117

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Spanking vs. Not Spanking isn't really the issue. Spanking is a reaction to the symptom, not the problem. We have a 5 year old daughter who to this day has never been spanked. My wife and I are VERY active in her life. We eat dinner together at the table every night, we read books to her (well now she reads them) every night as a family, my wife volunteers 3 days a week at her school, and we go as a family to her gymnastics/ballet/soccer. We tell her our expectations of her, and the consequences of her choices; either right or wrong. She does her chores without being asked, and always helps out if someone in the family needs it.<div><br></div><div>The discussion isn't spanking or not spanking. Again that's the symptom. The PROBLEM I see these days are kids that are so starved for attention. They have parents that both work, and are exhausted when they get home from work. Then they are fed quick processed food, and rushed to bed without having any real interaction as a family or with their parents. I see kids acting up out of frustration or just wanting their parents to pay attention. Because it's no surprise that a kid that acts up is far more likely to find the attention they are seeking faster than one that is behaved. We live in a world where people have kids, then rush to their jobs leaving their kids to daycare and after school programs. Being a parent is tough, and tiring, and rewarding. I don't think a lot of people understand how important their role is. The way you treat your children will affect the way they live the rest of their lives, the relationships they have, and the characteristics they look for in a relationship. Additionally, I've never understood spanking...</div><div>You are punishing a bad behavior with another bad behavior??</div><div>Do you spank a kid if he hits another kids at school/park? Teaching to not hit by hitting?</div><div>I'm not a rocket scientist here, but that seems a little detrimental to the overall goal. Your kid looks to you as a safe place; their comfort zone, and they imitate and respect everything you do. The second you hit them, you instantly take away their comfort in you, their respect for you, and everything you WERE to them.</div><div><br></div><div>Spend time with your kids, listen to them, let them tell you about their day and their crazy imaginary games (as silly as they might be), and encourage them to learn, and be better. Let them mess up, and be comfortable making mistakes. Nobody did it right the first time, right? Then, they will WANT to impress you, make you proud of them, and will do whatever they can to not let you down. And...best part...No Spanking required.</div>

2014-02-19T00:23:26-05:00 2014-02-19T00:23:26-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 60119

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Dad even had his own "Mr. Belt" song and dance. When he sang it, we knew we were done. We all turned out fine.

2014-02-19T00:32:28-05:00 2014-02-19T00:32:28-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 60797

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><div>CNN TODAY</div><div><br></div><a target="_blank" href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/02/19/spanking-bill-in-kansas-sparks-controversy">http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/02/19/spanking-bill-in-kansas-sparks-controversy</a><div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/%20%5Blogin%20to%20see%5D%202-exp-nr-spanking-00002001-horizontal-gallery.jpg"></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/02/19/spanking-bill-in-kansas-sparks-controversy/?hpt=hp_t4">Spanking bill in Kansas sparks controversy</a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">(CNN) -- A Kansas state lawmaker says a bill she's introduced that would give school teachers and caregivers expanded rights to spank children is not "intended to legalize child abuse.</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div>

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