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I am not a violent person, nor are my parents. If I were to mouth off like that (which, I never would because I was actually brought up right), I don't think I would have some of my teeth and would have problem seeing for a while. Respect is instilled into a child at an early age by any means necessary. I was brought up in a Russian family. If any of you are familiar with Russian customs, you know that respect is one of the most demanding things in the family. I would not even have to mouth off like that; I will easily get slapped, right now at the age of 19 if I so much as raise my voice at my parents. That is all it will take. I can't recall the last time my parents hit me. They taught me good values since birth and there was never need for physical abuse.
That is not to say I don't respect the parenting skills of those who have expressed their opinion, but I side with those that show the kids who the boss is. Be it slamming them against the wall, into the refrigerator, or hitting them with the broom. I will respect my children, and I would expect them to respect me. I will resort to physical punishment without thinking twice.
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Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques
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