I Believe That Words Are Powerful

Honestly, I am much like you with the blocking. I guess I said this more for people dealing with kids in particular.

Being a parent means you sometimes are going to be frustrated with your kids. I tried to not speak in the heat of the moment, so that I did not say anything that I could not take back.

This only came up because I was at the store and saw a woman yelling at her daughter who had accidentally broke a dozen eggs. The things she said and called that child were horrid.

@Serendipitylife yes i was brought up without spanking or yelling.my parents just talked to me explainiing rights and wrongs.i was never put down or humiliated in front of others

Truly wonderful parents. I was the same with my boys. But when they were young, they would receive a swat on the Hind end if what they were doing was something that would harm them. Like running into the street, or grabbing the hot pan off the stove. Those were rare, but I wanted them to remember a sting than be harmed or dead.

@sspec Interesting food for thought, to practice.