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Put me in the overly violent response camp. I currently have a "thing" going with a neighbor who screamed at my toddler when he got fingerprints on the outside of the guy's front window. I'll spare everyone the details, but let's just say we're not on speaking terms.
When we are out and someone misbehaves, I try to be zen about it. I don't reward bad behavior with a response. I tell them that they aren't allowed to behave like that and stay calm. That's new for the younger one, by the way. There are various punishments at home that while be dealt out later.
Now, to all of you that think this is at all acceptable; I find your opinions moronic, selfish and tragic. To those of you who are parents - shame on you. Its somehow even approaching ok for a stranger to slap a toddler?! I'm no "precious snowflake" guy, but ANYONE (parent or not) slapping a toddler in the face is unacceptable. If you somehow seriously think it is, you're less than human .
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