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Reply #105
Should there be a therapy thread?

Big difference between therapy and empathy. Not surprised you don't get what is going on here.
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Re: Parenting & Discipline

Reply #106
Should there be a therapy thread?

Big difference between therapy and empathy. Not surprised you don't get what is going on here.
I don't get whats going on here - I wasn't a subject to domestic violence. And I am not sure many people (aside from you) could empathise with domestic violence - because thats what Gozzas stating.

In light of that background, Gozza arguably has issues that all the empathy in the world couldn't resolve. I reiterate my original post. He should see someone. I believe the government offers a number of mental health sessions for free or at a subsidised rate. Simply telling him on a forum to 'change' does sweet FA really. If you want to help, offer a solution.

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Reply #107
Should there be a therapy thread?

Big difference between therapy and empathy. Not surprised you don't get what is going on here.
I don't get whats going on here - I wasn't a subject to domestic violence. And I am not sure many people (aside from you) could empathise with domestic violence - because thats what Gozzas stating.

In light of that background, Gozza arguably has issues that all the empathy in the world couldn't resolve. I reiterate my original post. He should see someone. I believe the government offers a number of mental health sessions for free or at a subsidised rate. Simply telling him on a forum to 'change' does sweet FA really. If you want to help, offer a solution.

I still don't think you get it.

Many more people have experienced family-of-origin abuse than you may believe.

As EB1 said, we're not on here to delve into other's lives and then hand-out therapy advice (based on the little we know). We're simply expressing (to the GozzMan) an understanding of what he has been through, what some of us have been through or something similar.

Whether or not the GozzMan sees someone for whatever reason is his decision and his decision alone. Many of us have suggested, out of genuine concern for him to at least ease up on the turps.

No one has told him to simply 'change' without also making comments re what might help in some meaningful way.

I have PMd our buddy re meaningful help. And so have a few others. He knows how to get support from buddies on this forum but appropriately that has been expressed privately and he'll action it when he's ready (and might have already done so).

Meanwhile, this thread has, to many folks credit and courage expanded from opinions on 'spanking' to personal experiences and history. An important and strong thred for those interested.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

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Reply #108
Really impressed with what I am reading  from many in this thread. Hats off and well done !!
Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body.

Navy, it's not just a color, it's an attitude !!!

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Reply #109
Elwood my past life wasn't any better. If I could remember the number of broken bones it would be a miracle. However mine wasn't always by the parent being intoxicated or under the influence. My step father hated me with a passion and could issue a beating completely sober, and just because I was standing where he didn't prefer me to be. I too offer any support or just to listen to a venting session by any. Gozz has many here willing to listen or offer support. Don't be ashamed by your past life. Just choose to be different for the benefit of the next generation. ;)

Mants ...equally sorry to hear your childhood was a violent one like Gozza......my father wasnt violent but didnt bother with me too much and I felt ordinary at times but hearing both your stories makes me feel lucky.
You must be a very resilient person to have overcome those bad years and have made a life for yourself with a wife and children....that resilence must be helping you endure those tough years as a Carlton supporter ;)

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Reply #110
Elwood my past life wasn't any better. If I could remember the number of broken bones it would be a miracle. However mine wasn't always by the parent being intoxicated or under the influence. My step father hated me with a passion and could issue a beating completely sober, and just because I was standing where he didn't prefer me to be. I too offer any support or just to listen to a venting session by any. Gozz has many here willing to listen or offer support. Don't be ashamed by your past life. Just choose to be different for the benefit of the next generation. ;)

Mants ...equally sorry to hear your childhood was a violent one like Gozza......my father wasnt violent but didnt bother with me too much and I felt ordinary at times but hearing both your stories makes me feel lucky.
You must be a very resilient person to have overcome those bad years and have made a life for yourself with a wife and children....that resilence must be helping you endure those tough years as a Carlton supporter ;)

That's abuse. And it hurts. No child should feel 'ordinary'. Every child should feel important & loved & safe. Abuse / emotional neglect should never be justified. Understood, yes, but never justified.

Every child should grow up understanding reality but believing they can achieve anything... and what it takes.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

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Reply #111
Wow, what a loaded topic. I don't know what is actually right and neither does anyone here, because there isn't a definitive guide that proves what is right, so we go on what we believe. I will state though that somethings are clearly wrong and parents 'belting' kids is clearly wrong, parents calling kids words like b****, c***, a***hole etc is wrong.

My children are 12 and 13 year old boys and like a lot of children, yes they are not perfect and yes they are a bit lazy around the house and yes they love to wrestle and fight with each other if left to do that, but overall they are well behaved.

They live with me full time with some weekends with their mother, for the majority of their life they lived primarily with her until a few years ago. She cannot discipline the boys at all and they simply do not listen, to the degree that she has to regularly call me when they aroe there and I talk to them and they behave.
I have smacked by boys on the backside during their life, maybe 4-5 times each, for very serious infractions and never hard or with the intent to hurt, their mother however does. Personally I don't like when I do smack them, but it is not done in anger on the times it has been, it has been calculating and done because I believed that a sterner message was needed and the smack was symbolic.

However, what I personally find is that I don't make empty threats ever, for all of our life if I said there was a punishment for an action, there was a punishment, be that 1 month without electronics, 1 week of writing lines after school or off to bed early. If they were warned and subsequently misbehaved, the consequence was enforced.
They know this and when I say to do something it is almost always done immediately, they have hardly ever talked back and they are always complimented on their behaviour in public.
The other thing is that up to this age still, the favorite thing for them to do is something with a parent, be it play basketball, watch a movie, go for a ride or a swim... basically anything.
I think with that being the case, they generally don't want to lose those times and that is far more powerful than a smack could ever be.

I don't judge a parent who thinks a smack on the bottom is the appropriate punishment as often as they reasonably see fit, nor one who has never smacked their child... I think as long as it is not abusive, it is a parental choice.

I think you've got it pretty right.  I don't agree with physical punishment though.  No human has the right to damage anothers body or cause them pain in my view.  Smacking or hitting a kid just brings either resentment or fear.  Two things you don't want.  Having said this, I've seen your kids and you are a terrific dad.

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Reply #112
Elwood my past life wasn't any better. If I could remember the number of broken bones it would be a miracle. However mine wasn't always by the parent being intoxicated or under the influence. My step father hated me with a passion and could issue a beating completely sober, and just because I was standing where he didn't prefer me to be. I too offer any support or just to listen to a venting session by any. Gozz has many here willing to listen or offer support. Don't be ashamed by your past life. Just choose to be different for the benefit of the next generation. ;)

Mants ...equally sorry to hear your childhood was a violent one like Gozza......my father wasnt violent but didnt bother with me too much and I felt ordinary at times but hearing both your stories makes me feel lucky.
You must be a very resilient person to have overcome those bad years and have made a life for yourself with a wife and children....that resilence must be helping you endure those tough years as a Carlton supporter ;)

That's abuse. And it hurts. No child should feel 'ordinary'. Every child should feel important & loved & safe. Abuse / emotional neglect should never be justified. Understood, yes, but never justified.

Every child should grow up understanding reality but believing they can achieve anything... and what it takes.

Lack of an active interest from a parent and sharing of experiences is really a bad thing I agree and can also lead to the child struggling socially and feeling lost in the world due to lack of guidance and teaching. Not saying EB1 has these issues, but it can lead to the child under-achieving or taking a lot longer to realise potential - in some cases never reaching their full potential. I could post a lot more about this but it's getting late.
Reality always wins in the end.

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Reply #113
My dad spent most of my formative years deployed/posted overseas. I often wonder how things would have been if he stayed home.

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Reply #114
Yeah I pretty much copped the same from my old man, didn't really GAF or was maybe too tired from work etc to do so. Just made me more determined to do the right thing by my kids, learn from the old man's mistakes. Every time I feel a little lazy with my son I remind myself of this fact and make sure I spend A LOT of quality time with him.
Ignorance is bliss.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

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Reply #115
Yeah I pretty much copped the same from my old man, didn't really GAF or was maybe too tired from work etc to do so. Just made me more determined to do the right thing by my kids, learn from the old man's mistakes. Every time I feel a little lazy with my son I remind myself of this fact and make sure I spend A LOT of quality time with him.
Ditto, except I don't have a son yet!
Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body.

Navy, it's not just a color, it's an attitude !!!

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Reply #116
Yeah I pretty much copped the same from my old man, didn't really GAF or was maybe too tired from work etc to do so. Just made me more determined to do the right thing by my kids, learn from the old man's mistakes. Every time I feel a little lazy with my son I remind myself of this fact and make sure I spend A LOT of quality time with him.
Ditto, except I don't have a son yet!

You're a proud uncle though yeah? Practice makes perfect!!
Ignorance is bliss.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

Re: Parenting & Discipline

Reply #117
Yeah I pretty much copped the same from my old man, didn't really GAF or was maybe too tired from work etc to do so. Just made me more determined to do the right thing by my kids, learn from the old man's mistakes. Every time I feel a little lazy with my son I remind myself of this fact and make sure I spend A LOT of quality time with him.
Ditto, except I don't have a son yet!

You're a proud uncle though yeah? Practice makes perfect!!
True, and I did lots of practicing for the couple of weeks I was home too !! ;)
Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body.

Navy, it's not just a color, it's an attitude !!!