[janah.the.elven.ninja.pirate]

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Babies are primitive creatures but I agree that holding them under running water is counterproductive to the furtherance of the species.

As a scientist I certainly am not one to judge, but the harsh reality of natural selection dictates that some may in fact not survive. This keeps the human genome strong.

We as a culture certainly do nurture the lesser among us, and that is as it should be. Fortunately they do not typically pass their defective DNA on.

Babies do not have "defective DNA." They're at a developmental stage. And okay, some may not survive...but that doesn't mean the parents shouldn't do everything possible within their power to ensure their babies' survival

[John Scopes]

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Babies do not have "defective DNA." They're at a developmental stage. And okay, some may not survive...but that doesn't mean the parents shouldn't do everything possible within their power to ensure their babies' survival

I apologize, perhaps I did not express myself well.

Certainly babies on average are not born with severely recessive genes or extra chromosomes. Those that are deserve to live whatever life they can. My point is that they will in all likelihood not pass those defects on. The parents should certainly accept the reality of the situation and do the best they can.

That said, there are those who believe that these children should be disciplined or held under running water. It is certainly not my place to pass judgment on this but merely observe and record for the benefit of human knowledge.

You must accept the fact that most in this place hold those beliefs, you may protest but you may also ultimately be dissapointed and frustrated.

[janah.the.elven.ninja.pirate]

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I apologize, perhaps I did not express myself well.

Certainly babies on average are not born with severely recessive genes or extra chromosomes. Those that are deserve to live whatever life they can. My point is that they will in all likelihood not pass those defects on. The parents should certainly accept the reality of the situation and do the best they can.

That said, there are those who believe that these children should be disciplined or held under running water. It is certainly not my place to pass judgment on this but merely observe and record for the benefit of human knowledge.

You must accept the fact that most in this place hold those beliefs, you may protest but you may also ultimately be dissapointed and frustrated.

Anyone who believes children should ever be held under running water as punishment for ANYTHING deserves to rot in prison or be put to death immediately.

[American Soldier]

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You people are fucking sick, if i ever saw one of you doing any of that shit in front of me id beat the holy fuck out of you, and since you guys believe in beating women anyway id have no problem doing the same.

[eliot mayfield]

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You people are piffleing sick, if i ever saw one of you doing any of that shit in front of me id beat the holy piffle out of you, and since you guys believe in beating women anyway id have no problem doing the same.

So, you admit that there are appropriate times to beat women, since you just admitted that you'd be perfectly willing to beat some women from this board?
There's a word for this, let me think, hmmmm. Wait I know,
HYPOCRITE!

[American Soldier]

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So, you admit that there are appropriate times to beat women, since you just admitted that you'd be perfectly willing to beat some women from this board?
There's a word for this, let me think, hmmmm. Wait I know,
HYPOCRITE!

When did i ever say hitting women is wrong? Hitting for talking back or nothing is wrong but doing stupid shit like that or hitting me first, of course im going to hit that bitch.

[GOD=life]

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or hitting me first, of course im going to hit that bitch.

You must have a strong wife then. I would expect that a man with years of combat training and experience in dealing with life and death situations wouldn't even notice if a woman hit him. If would simply feel like a gentle push.

[American Soldier]

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You must have a strong wife then. I would expect that a man with years of combat training and experience in dealing with life and death situations wouldn't even notice if a woman hit him. If would simply feel like a gentle push.

Wow you take everything so literal, I was simply stating the situations in which it is okay to hit a woman.

[American Soldier]

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What other situations would permit me to hit my wife?

Other than she hit you first or she was abusing a child, nothing else would permit it. Why would you want to hit your wife? Does it make you feel strong and tough?

[eliot mayfield]

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Other than she hit you first or she was abusing a child, nothing else would permit it. Why would you want to hit your wife? Does it make you feel strong and tough?

Have you ever read the Bible?

[American Soldier]

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Have you ever read the Bible?

Why would I want to read a fairy tale????

[American Soldier]

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I don't understand why you're here if that's your attitude.

Because you people crack me up with your beliefs. Not Christianity, just your genuine adaptation of it.

[Mistress Cookie]

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I don't believe children should be allowed to eat at the dinner table until they can observe its rules and traditions, and I extend that to all adult contact.

If a "safe" room has no objects in it (including toys), the child cannot hurt itself. I believe every home or garage should have such a safe room, where the child/baby can be stored until it understands what is expected of them.

However, it's important to have onhand small sets of dark glasses (outfitted with adjustable straps that can grow with them), because when the child leaves the safe room, often the light will "surprise" their eyes, and the crying and crankiness will begin all over again.
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[Noah Dint]

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I believe every home or garage should have such a safe room, where the child/baby can be stored until it understands what is expected of them. .

It amazes me to see just how perfectly you define situations Sister Cookie. Your wisdom is that of a 400 year old prophet. And as usual, you are dead on target with this one.

There is a reason that God made children so that they don't remember the first three or four years of their sad little lives. Those years are also the most definitive in sculpting a child's future and attitude for adulthood. Mere coincidence? I think not.

With enough high incentive lessons you can be assured of much less challenges with them in the teenage years.

Mrs. Dint often puts baby BB under an upside down playpen in a very dark room when she is unmanageable. It teaches her limits (important since she is a female) and defines her safe spot. She also becomes much more appreciative of her nice crib with blankies and fluffy stuffed animals - as opposed to a cold tile floor.

Yes, safe places for children are very important. You make a wonderful point.

-ND

[TC Patriot]

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My parents used many methods on me. Godly mother would blow out the pilot light and hold me over a gas stove. Sometimes she would leave the flame going and shout Armegeddon!