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Old Apr 10, 2009, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sannah View Post
My definition of a heavy hand was forcing behavior without understanding. My definition of a heavy hand does not include structure and discipline. Structure and discipline are vital! My definition of discipline is teaching, however, and consequences. It does not include punishment (time outs are used to teach limits not to punish, etc........)
Fair enough. I attempted to tread lightly with the topic, I know discilpline, structure, consequences & punishment are touchy topics. I just wanted to lend my experiences if they could be of any help. I know I've needed it over the years.