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  • Jun 22nd, 2012 @ 4:07pm

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    I remember the days when my best friend's parents were Mr. Blake and Mrs. Blake. Not so anymore. It's now first names only. Had I done something such as this, my punishment would have humbled me. Today, that punishment would result in a visit from Child Services, followed by a visit from the police, both based on a call from my child themselves. Call me old if you will (I am) but when did common decency become optional? I'm not advocating a return to the days when my punishment caused me to stand rather than sit, but parents today have few options. They are now fearful (and rightfully so) of teaching kids that their actions have consequences. Here we have a perfect example.

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