[BellaBlue82]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I think it's important to teach kids from a young age to do good things and behave well because they WANT to, not because they'll get hit if they don't. I'm not saying that I think that's the only reason that you are a good person today, but what you said about how you would have been smacked across the mouth. I don't talk to my parents like that because I don't WANT to, not because they'll hit me if I do.

My brother on the other hand is going through that stage now and there's been times that even I have wanted to beat him to death...I don't know how my parents resist the temptation.

I think, like the others, it's important to sit down and talk to each other as a family unit. Don't try to shove it as "I'm the mom, you're the kids, do what I say" - but rather as what you should do as a family to make it work for everyone.

I'm not a parent or anything, but this is mostly the route that my parents took and I've turned out OK, I think (and my brother will catch up eventually. even if he's 2 years older than me ).

Best of luck! Try not to let them upset you too much - they're probably just frustrated with everything.

First off, I never said that I was smacked in the mouth... I never once was hit in the face. My parents were very loving and caring, and I respected them completely and knew that if I ever disrepected them, not only would it sincerely hurt their feelings, but it would get me in a lot of trouble. My parents were strict in the sense that I couldn't talk to boys on the phone or date until I was 16 years old. I have never done drugs of any kind, and never did anything that would dissapoint them. I fully believe that this was because I was disciplined the right way, with my parents putting their feet down and not letting their teenager do and say whatever she felt like doing, that's all. I fully respect everyone's opinion on here, I was just giving mine. Sorry if you guys thought it was harsh! But I promise, I grew up to be an honest, tax paying citizen with a wonderful husband, three beautiful children, and an awesome baby girl yorkie on the way in a few short weeks! Anyway, lots of love to you all on here!