Posts Tagged ‘punishment’
Powerful Punishment
I still remember the punishment I received from my parents growing up. I was always pretty willing to “test the limits” of what they would accept. They were always willing to show me right where the boundaries were. I remember getting grounded. I remember spankings (aka “whippins” or “whuppins”). I also remember times when…
Read MorePunishment & Brokenness
I remember some of the punishments I received as a child. My parents did not “spare the rod” or “spoil their child”. I remember comparing my punishment to that of my other siblings. I remember being grounded. I remember having to do extra chores or work around the house. I never thought punishment at the…
Read MorePunishment & Discipline
I was recently told that there is a difference between discipline and punishment. When I first heard this statement I thought maybe this was simply “splitting hairs”. Punishment is defined as the “penalty as retribution for an offense”. Discipline, on the other hand is defined as “the practice of training people to obey rules or…
Read MoreConsequences Are Hard
This term means “the result or effect of an action or condition”. Most of the time when I hear the word consequences it is in a negative light. If I hear the word “results”, it usually has a positive connotation. I believe that there are consequences or results from all my choices. Some consequences are…
Read MorePunishment
This is one of my least favorite parts of parenting. I do not like punishing my children. It is however, a necessary ingredient to the recipe for raising a good kid. I believe that possible impending punishment is a motivator to help me do the right thing even if it’s for the wrong reason. I…
Read MorePunishment
My Mom and Dad certainly did not “spare the rod and spoil the child” with me! I learned early on where the boundaries were. I also learned what would happen if I crossed the boundaries as well. Punishment is usually the retribution for and offense. If you commit the crime, you must do the time! (Sorry,…
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