... I want to tell you that I think that you handled the situation very well. You didn't blame her, nor did you get angry at her. I totally understand your concerns and that you feel bad. I would feel the same way. ... (5 replies)

... I have been here "forever" and have finally decided to post my worries. ... (5 replies)

... Thanks so much for your replies. We try so hard not to assume what she is thinking or feeling. You know, bring up memories from us and assume they are destined to be hers. ... (5 replies)

... We had similar issues with our son. It was as if not trying was better than trying and not doing well. ... (5 replies)

... I have to say, you probably haven't met very many people then. There are a lot of people in this world that were spanked and I'd say most of them are well adjusted adults. ... (45 replies)

... Only because I have a step daughter that is 28, daughter 14 and daughter 12 have a noticed that this is about the time they begin thinking low of themselves. The self esteem plumets. ... (22 replies)

... hearted, he may take these occasional signals very much to heart. Especially if his obnoxious behavior is his attempt to be liked and accepted by others. He's struggling with who he is and how he's viewed by others right now anyway, as a normal course of emotional development. ... (6 replies)

... Wow,you and I are kinda in the same boat.My daughter is 14 and she doesn't want to go to school either.She also has anxiety,health issues, and a really low self esteem from other students and teachers being mean to her. ... (2 replies)

... My daughter,who is 14, cut her wrist two days ago.They weren't severe cuts,but there was about 5 of them.I was out of the house at the time and when I came home she was hysterical. ... (7 replies)

... An opinion is one thing but this quote from you "It causes low self esteem, depression, anxiety, social problems, and leads to abusive relationships." is not written as an opinion, it is written as a fact. As is most of the rest of your original post. ... (45 replies)

... It causes low self esteem, depression, anxiety, social problems, and leads to abusive relationships. Platonic or not. Particularly, men abusing women and women being drawn to abusive men and abusive relationships. It also teaches the child to pass down the same punishment to their children. ... (45 replies)

... Spanking doesn't work because it causes pain and fear. ... (45 replies)

... ally stopped wetting the bed at 13. I actually didn't wet my bed when I was younger like 4 5 but suddently started when I was like 6. I went to doctor like twice and they both said that It was just me that I was either drinking too many liquids or something like that but the truth methinks is that I was a very deep sleeper. ... (22 replies)

... My father spanked me when I was a kid, and I tell you what, I thank god that he did now. I am 26 years old. Although I didn't understand then, I do now. ... (45 replies)

... right to be concerned I know I would. I cant tell you how you should handle this, however, I will tell you how I deal with my children. I have 6 kids 3 of my own and 3 stepchildren. There ages range from 18 to 4. We have 4 boys and 2 girls. I really think boys are easier to raise then girls, but that might just be my family. ... (83 replies)

... Well, K is in 3rd grade and unfortunately she is very sensitive and tiny. ... (8 replies)