[Peepsqueak]

I was experimenting in a way and trying to learn old fashioned upbringing. Unfortunately I was exhausted from this type of discipline, because it was not effective. Reward/punishment was just manipulative, and hard to keep thinking of new ways to encourage the children. Also, spanking was always making me the "bad guy" and using scare tactics never appealed to me. I did not do any Ezzo work, because I was an AP mom in their infancy. However, during toddlerhood, it was tricky motivating them to "behave"

Anyway, I always thought of using the more progressive ways of childrearing and it was considered sort of new agey by Christians.....however, there is a big difference in discipline methods.

I never spoke to others about how they should raise their children...however, I do find that harsh discipline is unpleasant around me, so I hope never to run across it with other parents. Often in some churches though there are the old fashioned parents who will pop a kid right there in church.....oh well....

I am still tempted to spank my children for intentional disobedience...however, I really try to use alternatives.