Caleb's leaving....

[JERRY2KONE]

Azzwhooopins are out. Look if you treat your kid with respect from the start and maintain a good relationship with them, there will be no reason for them to get out of control. Stay close with them and keep a good eye on everything they do, and they will not go over that line. I will not hit my kids, and I rarely raise my voice at them, but they know when I mean business because I spend a lot of time with them. Yes you are correct about recovering after you get angry though. If you get upset and scoled your kid you have to go back and explain what made you angry and help them understand why they cannot do the same thing again. Love is the biggest key. You have to let them know that you love them every step of the way so there is no confusion in their minds ever.