When was the day that spanking became nearly universally looked over the shoulder? I mean, I also want to know when was the date when the kids started to turn into spoiled brats.
I myself have 2 older sisters, of 42 and 38 years respectively
The oldest one has 3 children and I think she educates them with an Iron Fist. I fear that this possibly excessive disciplining turns them into resented and bitter adults. My oldest niece, 19 years old right now... I think she's kinda depressed. She looks pale and somewhat skinny, and is kinda anti-social. Still, I have not enough proof of it... I hope I'm just imaginating things
On the other side, my other sister has only a 11-year-old son, and well... he was given an PS2, and then a PS3, an Xbox and a Wii. I mean, 4 of the most expensive consoles! And well, I think my sister is just spoiling him. It also seems that he has some aphasia, so he behaves even more childish than normal.
I don't think I'll get a wife, or even a girlfriend, anytime soon... but I'm kinda afraid of becoming a father right now. It's sad, as it's true, that no man is born with parenting skills... and learning them from their parents can be sometimes detrimental.
Well, That's how I think right now