Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Originally posted by: PrinceofWands
I'm 32, have a degree, served in the military during time of war, and have children...I don't think there are many people who could define mature in a way that doesn't cover me.
Well, I'm sorry that I mistook you for a 15 year-old... It's just that is how you carry yourself.
A 14 year-old doesn't fully understand right from wrong, nor could he understand the possible implications of such actions.
Forbidding your child from taking part in actions that could have severe consequences is hardly "child abuse." Allowing your child to do whatever he/she pleases, is much more akin to that.
But thank you for answering my earlier question about what's wrong with people.
Thanks for your opinion.
The child abuse comment I made was in reference to forcing personal religious beliefs on a child. I would also agree that allowing them to run rampant would be classified the same. There are ways, however, to find a middle ground.
Furthermore, forbidding you child from anything doesn't stop them from doing it, it just gets them into trouble if the get caught doing it. It's just like a law...it doesn't stop anything, it just offers punishments if you choose to do it and get caught. In my experience very VERY few children fully obey every instruction of their parents. That's why it's such a massively ineffective tool. Compassion, understanding, and education are far more valuable and more likely to achieve the desired results.
I can completely see how you mistook me for a 15 year old though...after all, correct grammer, advanced vocabulary, well thought out responses, established patterns of critical thinking in responses...yup, I'm a child all right. Whereas your continual cheap shots and completely unreasoned arguments mark you a wise elder.
Psh.