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Do you think a good hiding here and there hurt old Gozza? 

Did anyone here ever get a belting, and sent to bed with no tea? I did. 

Do you think a good hiding here and there hurt old Gozza? 

Did anyone here ever get a belting, and sent to bed with no tea? I did. 

Quote from: Gozza on December 29, 2013, 06:58:58 am

Do you think a good hiding here and there hurt old Gozza? 

Are you saying that's the reason you're an unemployed alcoholic? It is quite possible but in the end we're all responsible for our own actions. I too have realised in my own life there comes a time where you are old enough and mature enough to know what's right or wrong and it's too easy to blame the past for things we do in the present.

We're all very lucky to live in a country like Australia where if you work hard enough and want it badly enough you can make something of yourself. Some think they have it or have had it bad when in reality, we wouldn't have a forking clue what bad really is. I've seen a few real eye opening docos on some Asian and African countries and know all too well what's going on in Greece. One thing I've woken up to over the past probably 3-4 months is that it's never too late too change yourself and make the most of your life, and it's perhaps now the birth of my children that's really given me the drive to be the best person I can be moving forward.......at least for the moment anyhow. We'll see whether I actually go through with it or not.

Quote from: PassIt2Carrots on December 29, 2013, 05:57:38 pm

Quote from: Gozza on December 29, 2013, 06:58:58 am

Do you think a good hiding here and there hurt old Gozza? 

Are you saying that's the reason you're an unemployed alcoholic? It is quite possible but in the end we're all responsible for our own actions. I too have realised in my own life there comes a time where you are old enough and mature enough to know what's right or wrong and it's too easy to blame the past for things we do in the present.

We're all very lucky to live in a country like Australia where if you work hard enough and want it badly enough you can make something of yourself. Some think they have it or have had it bad when in reality, we wouldn't have a forking clue what bad really is. I've seen a few real eye opening docos on some Asian and African countries and know all too well what's going on in Greece. One thing I've woken up to over the past probably 3-4 months is that it's never too late too change yourself and make the most of your life, and it's perhaps now the birth of my children that's really given me the drive to be the best person I can be moving forward.......at least for the moment anyhow. We'll see whether I actually go through with it or not.

The human condition is vast and varied. The office of presumption is limitless yet almost entirely hollow.

You live your life well Carrots and for this you deserve praise. Your life however is not a tool of measurement for those whom surround you as there are just far to many variables that alter the fate of their existence. Comparisons to other cultures whilst engaging don't necessarily apply in many circumstances.

The one truth that I can say crosses all cultures, race and religion is to "do unto others as they would do to you."

Well to be quite honest with you, it wasn't just me who'd cop a good hiding...all the blokes I used to knock around with growing up did too. 
 
Could it be an environmental factor of where you live? Do those from affluent suburbs not grow up with such 'disciplinary' measures because their parents are more relaxed...maybe through less financial strain as opposed to those from real blue collar, industrial, working class areas where financial strain may have cancerous repercussions? 
 
 

Quote from: Gozza on December 30, 2013, 06:21:20 pm

Well to be quite honest with you, it wasn't just me who'd cop a good hiding...all the blokes I used to knock around with growing up did too. 
 
Could it be an environmental factor of where you live? Do those from affluent suburbs not grow up with such 'disciplinary' measures because their parents are more relaxed...maybe through less financial strain as opposed to those from real blue collar, industrial, working class areas where financial strain may have cancerous repercussions? 
 
 

I'd say alcohol consumption and the culture that goes with it would be a far greater contributing factor in domestic violence than where one may live or how much money they may make.

Quote from: PassIt2Carrots on December 30, 2013, 06:37:00 pm

Quote from: Gozza on December 30, 2013, 06:21:20 pm

Well to be quite honest with you, it wasn't just me who'd cop a good hiding...all the blokes I used to knock around with growing up did too. 
 
Could it be an environmental factor of where you live? Do those from affluent suburbs not grow up with such 'disciplinary' measures because their parents are more relaxed...maybe through less financial strain as opposed to those from real blue collar, industrial, working class areas where financial strain may have cancerous repercussions? 
 
 

I'd say alcohol consumption and the culture that goes with it would be a far greater contributing factor in domestic violence than where one may live or how much money they may make.

Alcohol I'm sure would be a major contributor to domestic violence and there's plenty of evidence to support that in this country alone.

I grew up in a small coal-mining community where heavy drinking was virtually everybody's major hobby and fisticuffs was the way to settle most disputes. A pretty brutal place to grow up, more psychologically than physically I guess. I still have problems dealing with people I feel are "soft" and I'd say a certain insensitivity would be a flaw I'd admit to. I knew though that I had to get out of there and I can honestly say it was the best favour I did for myself at a young age. Took a while to shake off some off the baggage though - first step is to become aware of what exactly it is you're carrying - you need good friends to tell you that. Anyway - enough said!