Comments on: Yes, I Practice “Angry Parenting”

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:30:47 +0000

Yes. Unfortunately our angels aren’t always angels. They chase chickens and they misbehave at restaurants. And so many other creative methods of misbehavior! While I think many times kindly asking our children to reconsider their behavior can be our first attempt at correcting their behavior (occasionally my kids shock me and it actually works) Our kids need to see the flash of anger in our eyes and hear our stern words. And yes, sometimes they need the sting of a spanking sometimes to bring them back to good behavior. Not only is this tough love very effective but I think it also demonstrates to them how parents should handle anger! I applaud you for this post

By: Christina @There's Just One Mommy

Christina @There's Just One Mommy — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 16:37:25 +0000

“When kids do something terrible, like torture a tiny animal or bully a sibling, they need to see you angry. It shows them that you care and are emotionally involved in their upbringing, that you’re passionate about right and wrong, and that you aren’t going to tolerate evil.” — absolutely love this!

Yes, I try not to use spanking. But there are moments, like this one, where I want them to learn the first time around that what they are doing is not okay. A simple spanking works.

By: BrittonL

BrittonL — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:04:18 +0000

In reply to Heidi. Heidi, I think that is exactly what I said at the end, "parenting is far more dimensional than positive parenting or tough-love parenting."

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 21:18:07 +0000

This is an under simplification of gentle parenting verses angry parenting. You were angry ina righteous way. Often parenting done in anger is more about the parent sinful reaction to childish behavior.

Just like people opposed to all spanking under-simplify the issue to make it seem awful to ever use any form of physical punishment. You have done the same here. These types of articles do nothing to actually bring about talk about how to discipline your children Biblical. They just get both sides more grounded in there side.

Perhaps that was the purpose.

I don’t really see the point of just singing to the choir.

A noodle in the restaurant doesn’t compare to a group of children trying to beat an anuimal to death.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:58:54 +0000

Oh. My. Goodness. Yes, 1,000 times!! Thank you for writing this! I have long struggled with the positive parenting vs. “tough love” parenting only to find myself dazed and confused. All around us today you hear the positive parenting rhetoric, and if that doesn’t work for you, well then I guess you’re just a miserable failure as a parent or you need to try harder! Bottom line, kids need LOVE, sometimes love is positive, sometimes love is angry. I think too many confuse love with having to always be pleasant. I’m guessing Jesus wasn’t very pleasant when he was throwing tables over in the temple. Love is sacrificial, even if it means sacrificing being in your child’s good graces so you can properly discipline them. I’ve not heard of one case yet, where a child got disciplined, and was mad at their parents for the rest of their lives. So, thanks, again. Blessings.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:14:11 +0000

I really appreciate this article! As my husband and I were fine tweaking our parenting style, spankings were apart of our practice. We found what worked best for both of our kids by trying out how to touch their nerves to correct as parents should. Since then, a firm look and a solid tone of voice works for both of our children, boy and girl. It’s our job to help them understand the proper way to act as productive citizens of society. Without that authority, and love, we fail them. We explain our actions when it is appropriate and allow them to ask questions. But in the moment of wrong doing there has to be action. And to the mom calming negotiation with a toddler…get a grip! “Man up” and take action or you will be trampled on your whole life.

By: DM

DM — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:52:40 +0000

Great article… I’m a momma of 4, 2 adults and 2 almost adults. It worked for me! Not because I say so but because even their employers say they are well mannered and hard working.

By: BrittonL

BrittonL — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:11:08 +0000

In reply to Joyce. Thank you Joyce.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:38:18 +0000

Everybody should read this. EVERYBODY! Wisest words I’ve ever read – and I’m a grandma with high school teaching experience, so I’ve been around awhile. Thank you for rescuing the chicken and giving your daughter a lesson in compassion that has made her a better person. You’re a good man.