Week 3 - Post 2

I think there is a fine line between pushing and disciplining a child.  I think that a lot of parents cross that line and most of the time, from experience, it back fires.  My father, whom I do not speak too, crossed that line.  He crossed that line way to many times to the point where I was never allowed to do anything because I was such a "bad" child.  He pushed me away because of the way he abused his paternal authority.  I think that happens a lot more than most would like to admit.  I think pushing your child to the point where they do not want to listen to you anymore does not make a situation better.  Actually punishing the child, in an appropriate manner, when the child deserves it is fine.  There is no reason not to punish a child when they behave badly, but do not cross that fine line of pushing them.  I think that people overstep their paternal authority when they do not know how else to handle the situation.