Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.
I'm sure I've judged other mothers before..... OK, that's a lie. I know I've judged other mothers at times. More so in my head than ever vocally but still I've done it. If we're all honest, we've all done it.
I was probably the mother being judged yesterday during a field trip with Lil Man's school. We went to McDonald's for their end-of-the-year party. The kids got to play on the playground and have ice cream.
My child decided he had enough of the playground. He ran out of the play area. The first time.... I scolded. The second time....scold with threat to pop his leg. The third time..... pop leg in the middle of the place. And you know what, it never crossed my mind to stop and think about what I was doing.
What form of discipline to you use???
In our house, there's actually different forms for different infractions.
- Thrown toy or object...... taken away and not allowed to have it for several days.
- Not paying attention to directions...... time out.
- Hurting his brother..... pop!
- Running away.... pop!
I think I lost the directions from the hospital that tells the whats, whys, and hows concerning children. Anyone have a spare???? :)
8 years ago
5 comments:
Oh Jamie, I just had one of these "moments" just the other day in a public place. Walker knocked me over the head with a toy and with anger, pain and frustration almost knocking him out with the same toy...I realized I had an audience. I was so afraid of spanking him that my only choice was to squeeze his little arms and in a stern voice say how much he hurt mommy...His response was a big smile and giggle.
Oh the joys of mommyhood:):)
Oh, been there done that! Makes you feel so out of control doesn't it?! My mom reminds me to stop and count to 3...but you know what? Sometimes I just react...take time to count, whatever. Some situations call for immediate action!
You know, you gave plenty of warnings...it is dangerous for them to run away from the play area!!
Don't be too hard on yourself...
When I was that age and did those things, I think my mom did the same thing.
Haha....we give the pop also...but sometimes if I am public I will pinch is leg or something a little more discrete!!
Sorry! Lost mine too :)!! We are good mommies despite it all!!
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