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Summary: agendas
Review: and the spanking debate IN THIS COUNTRY ( USA ) continues. I would like to point out a correction. 90% of parents in THIS country HAVE spanked. that doesn't mean 90% DO spank, and surely doesn't mean of all parents in the world. ( 10-15% in sweden still think spanking is sometimes necessary. This is a country where it is banned to spank. So obviously one of the countries is backwards...its the exact opposite over there ). 60% say they would not spank if there were alternatives in this country.
Obviously this book doesn't do those 60% any justice because it gives in to spanking. Sorry folks, kids are just too sensative for a parent to feel principled in ever hitting them. Don't even consider hitting after age 6. Spanking can be equated to rape for many individuals, as well. It is risky business.Common Sense is not too common these days. Selfish passions are replacing non-violent intuitions. Just remember: a happy childhood lasts a lifetime.
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Summary: agendas
Review: and the spanking debate IN THIS COUNTRY ( USA ) continues. I would like to point out a correction. 90% of parents in THIS country HAVE spanked. that doesn't mean 90% DO spank, and surely doesn't mean of all parents in the world. ( 10-15% in sweden still think spanking is sometimes necessary. This is a country where it is banned to spank. So obviously one of the countries is backwards...its the exact opposite over there ). 60% say they would not spank if there were alternatives in this country.
Obviously this book doesn't do those 60% any justice because it gives in to spanking. Sorry folks, kids are just too sensative for a parent to feel principled in ever hitting them. Don't even consider hitting after age 6. Spanking can be equated to rape for many individuals, as well. It is risky business. Common Sense is not too common these days. Selfish passions are replacing non-violent intuitions. Just remember: a happy childhood lasts a lifetime.
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Summary: This book is right on target...
Review: As a minister, I must say that this book makes a clear distinction between "hitting," "beating," and spanking. Per Proverbs, " in the heart of a child foolishness abides, but the rod of correction draws them far from it." I "believe" that spanking is sometimes "necessary". John's book gives parents an understanding that spanking can immediately stop unfavorable behavior, and does not lead to the murderers that we have in prison, maybe they deserved a "swat"; perhaps if they had received some sort of discipline, we wouldn't have those "menances to society."
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Summary: A Manual For Child Abuse
Review: Every legitimate organization in the child development industry is against spanking. Intelligent parents can find the resources necessary to avoid spanking. It is proven not proven to be effective, does not produce respected and respectful children and carries with it an unacceptable risk for physical and emotional damage. To listen to Rosemond is tantamount to taking advice from a pedophile, not advisable. To use God as an excuse to hit your children is inexecusable. Same on you, John Rosemond - Jesus will be waiting for you on Judgement Day!
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Summary: Another cop out
Review: Every organization that understands child developement has come out against spanking. Why? Because all of the research has shown that hitting children is potential dangerous to their physical, emotional, and social health (and I would add spiritual health). There are many good books on how to raise children in non-violent ways. Anything by Jane Nelson or Dr. Sears is a good resource. I ask parents to please consider the future well-being of their children before being duped by somebody who is obviously only interested in making money, and not the well-being of our children.
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Summary: Convinced me NOT to spank my kids!
Review: I think the author's goal was to tell you that it's OK to spank - but the more I read the more I was glad I've chosen not to spank my children. some of the examples and stories were downright scary - spank a 10-year-old for not wanting to unload the dishwasher? Yikes! If you want to read a book with good/positive/practical discipline ideas that really work try Perfect Parenting by Elizabeth Pantley.
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Summary: This book is right on target...
Review: It's impossible to argue that children should be spanked, but adults should not. Furthermore, Mr. Rosemond, as the other comment stated, Jesus will be waiting for you on judgement day, but your child may pay you back sooner than that: Accurate scholarship can
unearth the whole offence
from luther untill noe
that has driven a culture mad.
From what occured at linz
what huge imago made
a psychopathic god.
i and the public know
what all schoolchildren learn
those to whom evil is done
do evil in return.
W.H. Auden
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: It's impossible to argue that children should be spanked, but adults should not. Furthermore, Mr. Rosemond, as the other comment stated, Jesus will be waiting for you on judgement day, but your child may pay you back sooner than that: Accurate scholarship can
unearth the whole offence
from luther untill noe
that has driven a culture mad.
From what occured at linz
what huge imago made
a psychopathic god.
i and the public know
what all schoolchildren learn
those to whom evil is done
do evil in return.
W.H. Auden
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Summary: A balanced view
Review: John gives a balanced view on the discipline of children. He pointed out the extremist views of the like of Straus. Very good book to read.
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Summary: Shame on John Rosemond
Review: John Rosemond who can often be on target when it comes to child discipline falls way off the mark here. While describing the fear that his own chidhood spanking caused him, he simultaneously gives permission to parents to hit kids. This mean-spirited and creativity-less approach is well below what we should expect from him.
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