Tough Love vs. Spanking

Okay, many of you are faithful readers and you have offered some great words of wisdom in the past.

I need your help again. My wife forwarded me an email, that came from a friend of hers. In the email, the friend passed along a possible new form of discipline for our son. While he is still a little young for too much discipline, my wife and I definitely want to get an early start on setting Evan down the right path.

So, would you read her email below and let me know your thoughts. Your wisdom would be appreciated!

Tough Love vs. Spanking—A Good Argument

Most of the American population thinks it’s improper to spank children. So, I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of “those moments.”

One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk. Some say it’s the vibration from the car, others say it’s the time away from any distractions such as TV, video games, computer, iPod, etc.

Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together. Eye to eye contact helps a lot too.

I’ve included a photo below of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique.

P.S. This works with grandchildren, nieces, and nephews as well.

So Easy Grandma Can Do It!

Can Anyone Relate?

I'll let this video speak for itself! Can you relate?

The BBQ Song

In honor of Labor Day and the fast approaching end of summer, please take a moment to enjoy this video. Sit back, turn the volume on your computer up, and relax for a couple of minutes. Then, enjoy some BBQ



So, when Al Gore invented the Internet, do you think he had videos like this in mind?

Ode to Mr. Bill

Bill the Cycleguy often graces us with his comments on this site. He's usually spot on accurate with what he has to say, other than his love of the Pittsburg Pirates and some small farming university in Ohio. I try to forgive him for those minor character flaws, unless he tries to rub it in my face.

Bill is a good guy. And, he's doing a great job of serving the Lord and his church. I really appreciate what he stands for and does.

Bill is regularly talking about his recent cycling ride that he's been on. For the longest time, I've tried to get him to show us a picture of him riding or to put a picture of him riding on his blog. To date, he's refused.

So...I had to resort to reposting one of his recent posts. Someone sent a video of Bill. Now, I'll warn you, put your coffee down, don't have any food in your mouth as you watch. Okay, you've been warned. Please click here to see Bill at his greatest. Then, come back and tell me what you think.