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What, specifically, does spanking do that nothing else does?

As I told another poster in this thread, "I don't think truly small children see a difference [between spanking and hitting], even with light spanking."

Is there a difference between getting a traffic ticket and having a cop punch you in the stomach? They both suck, they're both negative consequences, and they're not the same thing.

All kids are rules lawyers. Now with your example if your parents had told you that you had to ask for candy, and sometimes the answer would be "no" I think you'd've been better off. Edited for [ img ] derp.

I don't think truly small children see a difference, even with light spanking.

Could be. :wink: We don't spank our kids because we want them to understand there are consequences for actions. We don't want them to be afraid to do something because a person four times their height will pick them up and hit them. Spanking doesn't teach you to avoid doing something because you thought about it and it's…

Studies show that spanking lowers IQ. OP, advice on handling and avoiding tantrums can change with your kid's age. For example, now I can explain to my oldest kid that today's not a toy day before we even go into a store. When she was a year and a half she would hear sentences like this: "You are not getting a toy today."…

I'm a little worried that "toothbrush" hasn't made anyone's list.

Cool story, bro.

Neither you or your husband are going to instantly lose weight. It will happen over time, and there will be no shocking moment of change. You are not going to go straight from your husband as he is now to the skinny guy in the picture. Relax.

Drastic, sudden changes are hard to keep up. As someone mentioned, the caffeine withdrawal will give you a headache if nothing else. Also, if you give up, suddenly, your main sources of calorie dense foods you are going to be really, really, really, hungry by the end of the day and more likely to go "screw it, give me ALL…

Look out with that. The vaping fluid still contains carcinogens, is less regulated than tobacco, and nicoteen consumption can vary greatly between devices. That and instead of going out for a smoke, you'll be vaping. That's two paddles away from being a douche canoe. Edited to add credible source:…

Of course your heart only has so many beats. If it keeps going after everything else stops, you're on zombie time. You should also be warned that no matter what we do with our school systems 50% of people are below average. Then there's everyone's favorite: eat right, exercise, die anyway. Does that mean exercise isn't…

I can't say this without derailing from the original topic a bit, so bear with me and please take the following with a shaker of salt. Here in Evangelical Southern ****s Land there's a weird dichotomy between "I am saved through Jesus" and "you will burn in hell for ____." I've always hated the attitude that what you do…

I'm not actually Christian, but if I remember right, it goes like this: Catholic: Mortal Sin = Hell Protestant: Too many sects to have one "official" doctrine, but generally it's still Mortal Sin = Hell. I truly cannot remember if it is a sin because you have absolutely no way to repent (being dead and all) or if it is a…

College sports suck.

They call them "pack 'n plays" now. They come in pink.

On the one hand, this mom was handling things badly. You do not give kids the treats they scream for. On the other hand, all you childless people are one broken condom away from carrying a screaming kid out of a restaurant.

It's a great ingredient in other recipes. It makes the best PB pancakes, and eventually I'm going to try to make chocolate chip PB cookies with it.

"Everyone's body is different." This one is starting to really get to me. You are human, yes? You have a stomach, small intestines, skin, etc? Then congratulations, barring medical conditions your body works just like every one else's. Now if you're talking about mental tricks to stay happy and within calorie goal, maybe…

Make sure to cover the big penis crispies in dark chocolate.

I had a friend who wanted to amputate his leg rather than wait for the break to heal and do the rehab. This reminds me of that, only no one's doped up on painkillers.

Why can't I stop watching this?

One thing that helps me is weekly meal planning. Some meals just naturally cycle into other meals. For example, if I have a lot of chicken thighs, I'll make a lot of roast chicken thighs with a side of beans or corn and rice on Monday, and on Tuesday I shred the leftover chicken and combine it with the beans in a burrito.…

I just wanted the bourbon pork recipe. OP, you've lost almost 80 lbs.--you've got this covered. I suggest just cooking what's tasty, and watching your portion size of any higher calorie sides or desserts.

^^So much this. Read your own references, OP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rmFleYqNxw

Yes, it's called winter. That whole earth tilting planet rotation was clearly intended to control our carbs. Sorry, couldn't help myself. :flowerforyou:

What's the worst part about necrophilia? Finding the right gauge hair curler How do you defeat a gang marauding attack clowns? Go for the juggler. What's the difference between a kitten and a rib eye? FDA recommended grilling time. What did one ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing, they just waved.

Sadly, I sympathize with this...