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Comment from dmt1967
Back then it was normal now its an offence to tap a child I think its gone from one extreme to another very powerful piece of writing thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2013
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Back then it was normal now its an offence to tap a child I think its gone from one extreme to another very powerful piece of writing thank you for sharing
Comment Written 14-Jan-2013
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Thank you dmt.
Comment from snemes
Yes, I know some of what you experienced. My mother never used a belt, though. It was a wooden spoon. I was spared the welts, but I remember the humiliation. I have never gone that way with my son, except to swat his behind with my hand when he tried to run into the street. Now we talk everything out and have a close relationship.
I'm sorry that you had to go through such abuse. I do believe that people back then didn't know it was abuse. They were worried about raising good children. Now, some people have gone too far in the other direction and have no discipline at all.
Still, I'm glad that teachers are no longer allowed to use physical punishment. Some of them were on a total power trip.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2013
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Yes, I know some of what you experienced. My mother never used a belt, though. It was a wooden spoon. I was spared the welts, but I remember the humiliation. I have never gone that way with my son, except to swat his behind with my hand when he tried to run into the street. Now we talk everything out and have a close relationship.
I'm sorry that you had to go through such abuse. I do believe that people back then didn't know it was abuse. They were worried about raising good children. Now, some people have gone too far in the other direction and have no discipline at all.
Still, I'm glad that teachers are no longer allowed to use physical punishment. Some of them were on a total power trip.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2013
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Thank you snemes. I totally agree with you.
Comment from poetbear
Great image.
This is a very powerful and well written piece.
Seems your inner child is trying to heal and some scars are not visible.
I have dealt with verbak abuse and have inner child healing in process because I have had to deal with it.
Well written and makes sense.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2013
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Great image.
This is a very powerful and well written piece.
Seems your inner child is trying to heal and some scars are not visible.
I have dealt with verbak abuse and have inner child healing in process because I have had to deal with it.
Well written and makes sense.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2013
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Thank you poetbear. Have a wonderful day.
Comment from poesyapprentice
Very interesting art you chose to go with this piece. Cool! I agree that a child should never be beaten, heaven forbid, but a true spanking never hurt anyone IMHO, and I believe the damaging effects of lack of proper discipline is evident in the lack of moral character present in today's society. Of course, there are other factors in play, but lack of parental discipline is definitely key as far as I'm concerned. I appreciate the sentiment of your write, and it was a well written piece. Thank you for your thought provoking entry! Blessings and good luck!
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Very interesting art you chose to go with this piece. Cool! I agree that a child should never be beaten, heaven forbid, but a true spanking never hurt anyone IMHO, and I believe the damaging effects of lack of proper discipline is evident in the lack of moral character present in today's society. Of course, there are other factors in play, but lack of parental discipline is definitely key as far as I'm concerned. I appreciate the sentiment of your write, and it was a well written piece. Thank you for your thought provoking entry! Blessings and good luck!
Comment Written 14-Jan-2013
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Thank you for your honest appraisal. I too think there is a place for spanking and also that lack of respect for authority is a big issue today. It's just there is a difference between a spanking and a beating.
Comment from elliejean
I don't think any one really recovers fully from abuse. Even if it was not called abuse then... I think today's standards are too mild. There has to be an in between. Great work.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2013
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I don't think any one really recovers fully from abuse. Even if it was not called abuse then... I think today's standards are too mild. There has to be an in between. Great work.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Thank you. I agree, there is a difference between a spanking and a beating.
Comment from adewpearl
I get so tired of internet forwards and facebook sayings about the good old days and how spanking was a good thing, etc - your poem really speaks to me
excellent use of alternate-line rhyming
Your lines flow well enhanced by good use of enjambment
typo in final line - those WHERE the good old days
Your poem needs to be read by lots of people who have come to believe with their selective memories that those were the good old days
Brooke
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I get so tired of internet forwards and facebook sayings about the good old days and how spanking was a good thing, etc - your poem really speaks to me
excellent use of alternate-line rhyming
Your lines flow well enhanced by good use of enjambment
typo in final line - those WHERE the good old days
Your poem needs to be read by lots of people who have come to believe with their selective memories that those were the good old days
Brooke
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Wonderful review. I'll fix that one spag. Thank you Brooke.
Comment from mojo78
An interesting poem you talk of abuse and chastise yet they were the good old days. I hear pain and sorrow and hurt and tears. Memories that scar an adult for life, make a person stronger. Interesting how you reflect back on the good old days. Mice use of the language and rhythm.
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An interesting poem you talk of abuse and chastise yet they were the good old days. I hear pain and sorrow and hurt and tears. Memories that scar an adult for life, make a person stronger. Interesting how you reflect back on the good old days. Mice use of the language and rhythm.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Thank you mojo! Yes, our minds want the shut out the bad, and remember the good. Thank you for your insightful review.
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Oops typo i meant nice not mice lol x yes we rather shut out the bad and remember the good.
Comment from hifein
"the good old days" -- your irony is not lost here!! Writing is a wonderful path toward recovery, seems as if you are walking that path. it takes a long time to realize that children are not responsible for the behaviors of adults. hopefully, we do learn that lesson and deal with our own children in a healthier and more compassionate way, even when they do wrong -- especially when they do wrong.One spelling suggestion, 'wielded'. Keep writing -- good job.
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"the good old days" -- your irony is not lost here!! Writing is a wonderful path toward recovery, seems as if you are walking that path. it takes a long time to realize that children are not responsible for the behaviors of adults. hopefully, we do learn that lesson and deal with our own children in a healthier and more compassionate way, even when they do wrong -- especially when they do wrong.One spelling suggestion, 'wielded'. Keep writing -- good job.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Thank you hifein. I do find writing cathartic.
Comment from notdeadyet
this paints a good picture of old fashioned child rearing. I am afraid, though, that a lot of this mind set still exists. You draw a good picture of what it was like for a child ruled over by a tyrannical parent. Your images are startling and good. Good job
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this paints a good picture of old fashioned child rearing. I am afraid, though, that a lot of this mind set still exists. You draw a good picture of what it was like for a child ruled over by a tyrannical parent. Your images are startling and good. Good job
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Thank you for the excellent review.
Comment from 4tulips
This is a sad story about your childhood, I'm sorry you were treated like that. Your rhyming poem was well written as it told your story of punishment from your day and your father. I see no revisions or changes needed.
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This is a sad story about your childhood, I'm sorry you were treated like that. Your rhyming poem was well written as it told your story of punishment from your day and your father. I see no revisions or changes needed.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2013
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Thank you 4tulips
