First, a Dobson quote: "Some kids can be crushed with nothing more than a stern look; others seem to require strong and even painful disciplinary measures to make a vivid impression."
Now, a quote from the article: "This could not possibly be clearer: the explicit goal is to crush the child so that he will always be obedient to the parent."
Wow, what an aggressive, irritating conclusion. "Some kids can be crushed (...)" does not mean, "As parents, we must crush our children under our heels" - it means, "Some children are more affected by disciplinary measures, real or implied, than others. Some children, who, like puppies, constantly seek their parents' approval and permission, are better able to pick up on the more subtle displays of disapproval than those children who are as swift as rocks in a glacier."
With an attitude like that, I really don't need to bother with the so-called refutation. Oy.
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Date: 2006-11-15 11:20 pm (UTC)Now, a quote from the article: "This could not possibly be clearer: the explicit goal is to crush the child so that he will always be obedient to the parent."
Wow, what an aggressive, irritating conclusion. "Some kids can be crushed (...)" does not mean, "As parents, we must crush our children under our heels" - it means, "Some children are more affected by disciplinary measures, real or implied, than others. Some children, who, like puppies, constantly seek their parents' approval and permission, are better able to pick up on the more subtle displays of disapproval than those children who are as swift as rocks in a glacier."
With an attitude like that, I really don't need to bother with the so-called refutation. Oy.