I had a very similar relationship with my dad. If we acted up we would get a stern talking to, or at most a pinch on the ear. Just knowing that we disappointed him was enough to straighten us out. He's probably to best father you could ask for.
My dad is pretty great. Beat my ass a number of times. Belt, hand. I needed it. I was a shit.
I think having a dad willing to do what's necessary to teach some discipline is more important than what needs to be done for the kid to learn that discipline. Some kids learn certain lessons easier than others. Some kids (me) are stubborn dick heads that need fairly constant reminders that there are actual physical consequences for being a stubborn dick head.
With my dad it varied by the situation. Sometimes grounded, sometimes stern talking to, sometimes spanking. I never knew what to expect. One time I got the belt even.
I had a very similar relationship with my dad. If we acted up we would get a stern talking to, or at most a pinch on the ear. Just knowing that we disappointed him was enough to straighten us out. He's probably to best father you could ask for.
My dad is pretty great. Beat my ass a number of times. Belt, hand. I needed it. I was a shit.
I think having a dad willing to do what's necessary to teach some discipline is more important than what needs to be done for the kid to learn that discipline. Some kids learn certain lessons easier than others. Some kids (me) are stubborn dick heads that need fairly constant reminders that there are actual physical consequences for being a stubborn dick head.
Isn’t love and respect amazing!
With my dad it varied by the situation. Sometimes grounded, sometimes stern talking to, sometimes spanking. I never knew what to expect. One time I got the belt even.