I'm a new dad with a six month old, so obviously no discipline problems yet.
However when I get to the situation where discipling is required I really do hope I can 'think' before reacting. The quickest and easiest solution is to react instinctively, whether it be physical (smack) or mental (yelling). If I could take a deep breath, relax for 5 seconds and then proceed to explain his actions or as some other people have pointed out other forms of resolutions, it'll be better for all.
At times it will be hard, as you can get angry, embarressed, irritated etc, but I hope I can just react in the right manner.
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It's not that I don't care, it's just that I don't care enough!
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