@picastoc - I did not smack my children, ever, but remember with great guilt 2 great 'telling-off' sessions, when a smack might have been less hurtful. I do not believe in physical punishment of children in any way or form.
It's probably different with boys, but even there I think the only body part I would smack is around the legs or bottom. I had 3 daughters.
I do not understand this business of smacking hands and fingers - such precious and important parts of the human anatomy should never be injured. And the idea to confront a man returning from work with the task of disciplining his children is just distasteful - plus, as you say, the supposed crime is in the past.
But then I was never physically punished; I only remember one occasion when I gave my father 'mouth' and he threatened me with the belt - undid it - I duly bent over his knees and I then began to count - he began to laugh - and that was it - no beating, but I did have a 'mouth' on me.
Well, that's all past me, now . . . . thank Goodness
go well
Taurisk
