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Geo224 t1_j7xgyzy wrote

Its a damned shame so many children are raised in homes where its corporal punishment and rigid domineering and weaponized verbal attacks. The power of building is so much more effective...but it also requires more effort and REAL involvement and commitment

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ThermalFlask t1_j7za4qt wrote

I often wonder how differently my life had gone if I didn't have to experience that crap as a child. Beatings, being sworn at, threats of disowning or even death if they're really angry, that stays with you for life

Gives me a LOT of appreciation for good supportive parents

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Geo224 t1_j81uf1j wrote

Absolutely. I wonder the same. After having kids of my own and making my own mistakes...I can say that at the very least...nothing I ever did to my kids could be construed as depraved predatory psychological torture, premeditated aggravated assault with a weapon.

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Ouch-MyBack t1_j7zr5t1 wrote

I am a good mom, I really am. My daughter is very bright, honour roll most of the time. Her grades started slipping a bit and I had to admit it was as much my fault as hers. I had just 'let her go', thought she'd be fine. Well surprise to me, she thrives on encouragement and needs guidance. They need you. Kids need you.

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