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To think parents who “don’t believe in punishment” are raising kids who’ll be future problems for everyone else?

54 replies

OneNeatLeader · 26/04/2025 13:49

The world will say no - eventually.

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Baital · 26/04/2025 13:56

Children need boundaries, and consequences if they break the boundaries. The consequences should be about repairing the situation.

That's different to 'punishment', which is someone with power inflicting pain on someone less powerful.

LoremIpsumCici · 26/04/2025 13:55

punishing children does help the economy, all jobs and money spent on mental health treatment and the entire justice/prison system.

Bundleflower · 26/04/2025 13:53

I agree wholeheartedly

Isthisrealomgwow · 26/04/2025 13:52

Saying no is different to punishment

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