Living with artificial differences can be healthy so long we understand our commonality and embrace our humanity.
SSNRs
Ban Corporal Punishment in Schools
Corporal punishment has no demonstrable positive effects. In the short-term, the child might be fearful or obedient, but in the long-term, there is no consistent improvement in behavior.
My Three Moms and SSNRs
I am firm believer that we are never done developing, and I hope that the nurturing from my three moms and their SSNRs will continue to be the beacon for me going forward.
Spoiled or Nurtured?
To say that parents or other caregivers are spoiling children when they are nurturing children is to ignore basic needs and conflate some behaviors as being spoiled.
Discipline does not equal punishment
The intrinsic problem with equating discipline with punishment is a misunderstanding of the meaning of discipline. The word discipline comes from a root word meaning to teach or instruct.
Laughter and tears are potent salves
We should be looking for salves (anything that soothes or relieves) in our interactions with our children.