[JamesBond007]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I have two children, who are extremely well behaved and polite, neither of whom I've ever raised a hand to, using violence (and slapping is violence) is lazy parenting.

I'm sure your a loving Parent and i'm happy to hear you don't raise your hand to your children

Lazy parenting maybe but effective. Different time Niamh Parents didn't read magazines or self help books back then. My Parents, i'm the luckiest guy in the world to have had great parents, so i don't hold any grudges.