Do you hit your dog ?

[TheGDog]

I have two young, well-behaved children who are polite, kind and respectful, all without EVER having to get physical. Imagine that.

Yes.. I can imagine that. We have ALL experienced quite an array of different personality types in this life, Yes? So stands to reason some folks might just happen to be born a little more headstrong than others, that's all.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

I’d have just laughed in her pretentious face. People are so soft and opinionated it’s ridiculous. Took our Brittany to a dog park once against my better judgement cause my wife thought it would be fun. We left after 5 minutes as it was crawling with these types.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

I have two young, well-behaved children who are polite, kind and respectful, all without EVER having to get physical. Imagine that.

Wait until they’re older and start to feel the need to do as they please. Have fun brother you’re in for a ride!

 

[zman]

Depends on the dog. My current dog is so obsessed with food that there has never been a need to touch him. Trained him early with food and that's all that was needed.

 

[Trial153]

I have two young, well-behaved children who are polite, kind and respectful, all without EVER having to get physical. Imagine that.

Same here. It never crossed my wife’s and I mind as being either necessary or appropriate.

 

[TheGDog]

Wait until they’re older and start to feel the need to do as they please. Have fun brother you’re in for a ride!

My boy is 15yo now and has started to occasionally show 'tude at me, in very subtle ways. So I've been QUICK to check him on that sh!t. 'Cause bump that Papa don't Play!


If you are consistent and strict in what you don't allow... well... what I think a lot of parents forget is.... it won't be long before they will be grown and become significantly stronger than you NOW are. So it's IMPERATIVE that you get that mental control and respect locked in there STRONG now, while you can.

Also it's a great for them because it shows and models for them how you don't allow people to disrespect you. And more importantly the follow up discussions afterward as to WHY it's soo important that they learn how to control and moderate their outward displays of displeasure. You think some Boss or Professor or a Cop is gonna put up with that mess?