The thought of this makes me feel almost physically sick. Don’t they understand that children are people? Who will grow up? I’m glad to hear that you’ve done well. Thank you for raising your children right.

At school, a child is taught, by much explaining, therefore it makes sense the same applies at home, I explained to my children but husband thought I was wrong, I was the one raising them, they understood, one more point, the issue about respecting your elders is fine, but overdone they can fear instead of respect !!!

You typically see this attitude in people from the very first days on. How many talak bad about 6 months olds in their presence, imagining that they grasp nothing of that. How many laugh at 12 month olds, imagining that they are but little clumsy monkeys. How many tell their 18 months olds "this is adult stuff", not realizing that this discourages them from being curious and reducing their self-esteem? Never underestimate other people, particularly not children, not even the smallest ones.

Well said, I agree, good manners is easily taught, no punishment needed !!!

*Slow clap*

The thing is, children ARE equal. Parents are there to guide them through life, to teach them safety and experience and how to be a good person. If you treat your child with love and respect, then they won't really question you when you say "Running into the road will kill you." There are certain situations that you need to protect them even if it hurts their feelings - but that's not exclusive to parenting; it's what you need to do with everyone.

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Exactly!