How many European countries allow smacking of children?

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Harry Angstrom said:
You did abandon her. Literally. You left the family home.

Whilst, I have no issue with that I think you are kidding yourself if you think this action had no effect on the kids and how they see life. If the going gets tough for them they can walk away.

With the hitting thing, I think your view on a tap to chastise a kid is way over the top. Calling them shit parents leaves you open to abuse for legging it when it didn't suit you. I think the abuse is deserved.

There are shit parents who do batter their kids and they should be locked up. There are shit parents who have never raised a hand to their kids. There are perfectly functioning loving parents who now and then admonish their kids with a tap. Kids accept that.

I would agree with you regarding hitting if it goes beyond a tap. There is no need to batter a kid.
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There are now two happy family homes instead of one unhappy family home. I didn’t abandon her, we separated. I realise it is difficult for some to comprehend the laugh and the abuse isn’t unexpected. It was a decision that had a lot of thought and anguish behind it. Of course I was worried things would go wrong for the kids. We both then worked really hard to ensure that wouldn’t happen. I type this is as I watch both boys with huge smiles and enjoying their online lessons online with their school mates on Google Meet. Once done we’re off outside to build a second compost heap all afternoon. Design, bit of Maths, Woodwork, bit of Science about why we need to protect the wood.... and lots of fun outside.

I’m not going to discuss my family anymore. We’re all happy and it was the right decision, even if small minded people can’t understand it or cope with it.

So, that’s this apparently shit dad signing off. FTM

PS. We don’t hit children. 😀
 


Napoleon Dynamite said:
He’s coming across as an utter wanker tbf

They’ll be parents who gives kids a tap on the hand/arse who work shit loads of hours, skint themselves etc to provide for them and he thinks they’re shit parents
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I never had to with the bairn and I only had one. I can imagine three lads under 10 would definitely be getting the odd clip to show them boundaries have been crossed. It's a short sharp message and does no harm.

When the bairn was a teenager and she had treated her mate poorly, I just used a swear word when describing her behaviour. You treated Sophie like shit was the phrase. She knew instantly that I was less than happy.

These tools have to be used very sparingly but doesn't make a parent a shit parent.

As for giving the dog a clip. They understand that more than kids.
 
I don't think I've ever seen a more judgemental thread on the SMB both by and towards @Kent_Mackem .
Bad stuff, now let's just get back to knocking our kids about and our loveless marriages in peace 😉
 
Napoleon Dynamite said:
He’s coming across as an utter wanker tbf

They’ll be parents who gives kids a tap on the hand/arse who work shit loads of hours, skint themselves etc to provide for them and he thinks they’re shit parents
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If you think I am a wanker for pointing out that hitting children and working hard are two separate things then only you will know why. Maybe have a think about it?
 
Kent_Mackem said:
There are now two happy family homes instead of one unhappy family home. I didn’t abandon her, we separated. I realise it is difficult for some to comprehend the laugh and the abuse isn’t unexpected. It was a decision that had a lot of thought and anguish behind it. Of course I was worried things would go wrong for the kids. We both then worked really hard to ensure that wouldn’t happen. I type this is as I watch both boys with huge smiles and enjoying their online lessons online with their school mates on Google Meet. Once done we’re off outside to build a second compost heap all afternoon. Design, bit of Maths, Woodwork, bit of Science about why we need to protect the wood.... and lots of fun outside.

I’m not going to discuss my family anymore. We’re all happy and it was the right decision, even if small minded people can’t understand it or cope with it.

So, that’s this apparently shit dad signing off. FTM

PS. We don’t hit children. 😀
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You keep saying you’re not gonna discuss it anymore but then reply to it, almost like you’re trying to defend it to yourself

PS I’ve hit children
 
Kent_Mackem said:
There are now two happy family homes instead of one unhappy family home. I didn’t abandon her, we separated. I realise it is difficult for some to comprehend the laugh and the abuse isn’t unexpected. It was a decision that had a lot of thought and anguish behind it. Of course I was worried things would go wrong for the kids. We both then worked really hard to ensure that wouldn’t happen. I type this is as I watch both boys with huge smiles and enjoying their online lessons online with their school mates on Google Meet. Once done we’re off outside to build a second compost heap all afternoon. Design, bit of Maths, Woodwork, bit of Science about why we need to protect the wood.... and lots of fun outside.

I’m not going to discuss my family anymore. We’re all happy and it was the right decision, even if small minded people can’t understand it or cope with it.

So, that’s this apparently shit dad signing off. FTM

PS. We don’t hit children. 😀
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You open yourself up to criticism when pontificating on other people's parenting. I am fairly sure you are decent bloke but you do have certain trigger points.
 
I don't think you should be allowed to shout at your kids. That's intimidation and verbal abuse. I wouldn't shout at a stranger's kids. Only shit parents raise their voice to their kids.
 
What about when the kid you are hitting then hits the dog for doing something they don’t like????!!!! Woah. Then you have to hit the kid for hitting the dog for something you would hit the dog for.... need the lads off the universe thread for this.
 
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