Oh, Ma was real strict with us. Ma embraces the words, " Spare The Rod and Spoil The Child ". We had our share of tasting her super duper magical canes when we were young. We had the choice of choosing her canes - thin, medium size or thick. I had tried each and every. Don't think that thin would hurt less. The medium size was bearable actually, this is speaking from experience. Somehow, we behave better and more obedient when her cane was around, just like doggies huh ? Actually, we were afraid of her cane but as we grew older, we understand the importance of good behaviours and discipline. We grew up well & healthy and able to laugh about our childhood days, sharing our reminiscences about ma's caning...
Maybe ma's way of discipline is not acceptable these days by child specialists, educators and so forth of today but it works somehow. Many of us grew up with the experience of tasting the cane when we were young without any scarring mentally and in fact, actually help us in a way in building our characters.
Let me make myself clear that I am not a supporter of heavy corporal punishment but I believe that a little light beating on the palm or leg will not harm a child much and actually helps in one way or another in disciplining children. The executor must weigh out the pros and cons, give prior warnings and explain to children. Caning is as a last resource in disciplining. Some children are born with "easier to be taught" where just explaining will do but some need more attention and understanding to be disciplined.
I know that many might not agree with me. In certain countries, parents could be sued for child abuse for just smacking their child lightly !!! Isn't that a bit too much ? Anyway, when you love your children, you will intuitively know the best way to lead and guide your children who are very different and unique in personality. Being extremists in anything will not do good for our children, getting a balance will work better......
Prescription : Do the best for our future generation
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A LOVELY LADY, MY DEAREST MA ....!!!
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