***CHRISTIANS ONLY*** How do you think I should punish my kids? I like snorting and spanking?

Question

When they break curfew or mouth off I make them either take a spoonful of cayenne pepper and tabasco sauce, or I make them snort it. While this may sound unconventional, it does get the job done and instill a respect for the LAW OF GOD into my children. Is this an appropriate punishment for my children? I have a 12 yo boy, 13 yo girl, 6 year old twin girls, a 17 year old boy and just gave birth to a new baby. Is this a good punishment for them?

Answer 1

Lol. I think living with you is punishment enough.

Answer 2

Unfortunately the law in many countries has prohibited spanking the child. Its long hand even reaches into our homes looking for parents who chide their naughty children.



I believe that children need firm boundaries, and if they cross it they will get punished. And then carry out that punishment exactly as you told them, do not waiver but carry it out to the letter.



A good spanking on the behind normally sends a message up to the brain that what they did will cause them pain. So the next time they think of crossing those boundaries they will remember the pain they were afflicted with the last time.



Jeez I grew up like that, and including all my siblings. Of course the girls were handled differently, but they got punished nevertheless. And today all 9 of us are good law abiding citizens, and including our children. All have some degree and contribute to the society they live in. Now this spanking did us the world of good, (not cayenne pepper for goodness sake) but it was always followed up with love and an explanation that we deserved this, and we must never do it again.

Answer 3

Serious answer: (context: I believe in God, Christ, Bible, etc. I have 5 children roughly the same age as yours (including twins). I have a good job in engineering, so I know something about science.)



No, that is not good punishment. What is the purpose of your punishment? Are you trying to get them to show you the behavior that you want, or are you trying to instill in them a desire to be kind and on time because "they" want to?



Your "instilling respect" is going a long ways to raising a generation that questions the validity of your belief in God. Your 6 year old twins are too young to usurp your authority. Your 12 year old boy and your 13 year old girl are 1-2 years away from giving you a piece of her mind and going into rebellion (14 is the magic age when they stop believing in the "because I told you so" answer of a parent and start questioning your beliefs and start determining their own.). Also I'm surprised that your 17 year old hasn't rebelled already.



I'm not sure you can bring the "Law of God" into your rules. Don't pass on your family rules as those from God. You are coupling your rules and saying God wants them to follow them (honor father and mother, don't swear, etc.), then you use cruel techniques to try to force them to follow. Love brings respect, Force brings rebellion.



Don't get me wrong, I do believe in "train up a child in the way he should go", however abuse is not training. Have you tried taking way priviledges? For the younger ones, a timeout? Maybe even going to bed early, less TV or computer time, etc?



I'm not saying that you should allow them to break curfew or mouth off, however you may want to review your methods. There are many other alternatives that are better. Take a parenting class.

Answer 4

Wow. While I myself have no children, I could not imagine doing this as a form of punishment to the yet to be born. I can understand where you're coming from, but you don't see this at all as a little harsh? Spanking, yes. Making them snort firey substances, NO.



And, just throwing this out there, making children snort cayenne pepper DOES NOT make them respect God's Law.

Answer 5

Oh My Heart?! That's not punishment, that's child abuse...horrifying!

If you want to instill the LOVE of God in your children, set an EXAMPLE, woman! God does not burn your eyes out for looking at something you shouldn't have, doesn't make you crawl across hot coals for straying off His path, does He?.......You need to ask you children to forgive you then ask God too! And vow to never do that again! Your children will be running for the door as soon as they think they can get away! Ground them, take away their keys, phones, a prized privilege, and a spanking for blatant defiance, but don't ever do those things again. You must be feeling guilty or you would not have asked this question?! If it's even in you, it's time for the "Christ-like" person inside you to Step Out! Respect them and you will get respect in return, they're your children, for the love of God!

Answer 6

Yes, snorting cayenne pepper or tabasco is a perfectly reasonable punishment. Try both concurrently for extra 'positive' reinforcement, one in each nostril, while spanking them softly. No need to bruise them. The hospital visit after insufflating said punishments will add to their malfeelings.



My mother's favorite method of punishment was a slap across the face...with a 2.5" book. It hurt. Alot.

Answer 7

Dearest Troll,



I have NEVER read In God`s letter to us, (the bible) that this *break curfew or mouth off* is against the law of God.. You are a bit confused. What you are doing is YOUR law of Dad.. Not God`s way. God is LOVE....



Why don`t you try talking to them like the humans they are? With respect and love and caring. I am sure if you learn to communicate effectively you won`t have to resort to violence to get YOUR laws obeyed..



You are hurting your children. Is that the love of a Father?



Peace and blessings from Texas <><

Answer 8

i think all of it is okay minus the snorting that could damage their nasal passages





haha im a 13yo girl too and I KNOW how we are:]]



have a nice day and God Bless!!!















*edit* what is every1 talking about?!!? a spoonful of cayenne pepper sauce or tobassco sauce in yr mouth will not kill yu! Just DONT do it to their noses

Answer 9

"take a spoonful of cayenne pepper and tabasco sauce, or I make them snort it" --This would be considered abuse by Child Services, I hope if you currently do this someone reports you soon.



As for spanking? My boyfriend grew up in a Christian household, where he was spanked. What did he learn? To avoid getting in trouble and hide his actions from his parents. I grew up in a Christian household where I was not spanked (my mother thinks parents who spank their children are awful, she used to approach parents in public and tell them this). What have I learned? I am always responsible for my actions and I don't hide things from my parents. If I do something wrong, I own up to it. Spanking causes serious psychological damage on children, shame on you!

Answer 10

I suspect you're a troll trying to get a rise. No one makes children snort cayenne pepper. Aren't you worried you're going to damage sinuses and their sense of smell. Snort some yourself.

Answer 11

Well at least you got rid of the 30 year old in your garage. That type of punishment is too weak, they will start to like it after a while. I agree with the other person that said stoning. It makes a lasting impression on young minds.

Answer 12

Jesus set a good example. When the woman was caught in the act of adultery and the Pharisees wanted to stone her, Jesus said He didn't condemn her and then he told her to go and sin no more.

Answer 13

Your problem is that you're not using strong enough peppers. You need to invest in some habaneros. They'll really mind you then.



Though you mock...I think it's important to give a serious answer as well in case someone else sees your question who really does want to know the answer.........the word of God is clear.



If you spare the rod you hate your child. ( proverbs 13:24 ) If you beat him with a rod he will not die. You shall beat him with a rod and deliver his soul from hell. ( proverbs 23:14 )



The world says, "no spanking." The Lord says, "spank them."



To whom do we listen?

Answer 14

What a horrible and unnecessary punishment - your kids will end up with serious issues. Don't even pretend you know or teach the Law of God.

Answer 15

im not going to be rude like everybody else but your out of your mind. that is considered child abuse not even joking. mind over matter works if you have to put your hands on a child then you have no control over your child. take away stuff and keep it like you say you are. the best adults are the ones who never gotten a hand layed on them as children. ***dont get me wrong---i got whoppens*** lol

Answer 16

Personally, I think it sounds abusive. It would never be done to my kids, and I consider myself to be a good disciplinarian.

Answer 17

haha, stone them, or catch them on fire.

make em snort some of that good white stuff(:

Answer 18

As the Word declares,, Spoil the rod, spoil the child.

God bless.

Answer 19

you know what u do? play a game with them called 'the lottery' put all their names in a top hat and take a name out, that name that you pulled out, that person gets stoned (with rocks). or you can just crucify them the old school way. remember, Jesus loves you. <3

Answer 20

No, you should be having them mow lawns and polish furniture 23/24 hours a day. builds character.

Answer 21

Great Mom, technically you are doing it all wrong. Your methods are completely unbiblical. You know you have to use a ROD like any other RESPECTABLE mother. Okay?

Answer 22

Sounds like you are punishment enough. Trolls make terrible moms.

Answer 23

and im guessing you let them snort crack when their good?



the best thing you could do for your kids is give them up for adoption and check yourself into a mental hospital

Answer 24

by the way of your questioning, I think the lesson/punishment must begin with you.



Peace!

Answer 25

well I aint no christian and I think your a sick woman who needs to change her profile name because you aint no good mom.



if i ever saw you do something like this to a child, I would grab your sorry neck, stuff cayenne pepper down your nose, throat and in your eyes..... and see how you like it biach.

Answer 26

You need to dislodge your tongue from your cheek. Yes, yes, Christians abuse their children. Good grief, get a life.

Answer 27

force them to read the bible.ewwww cold blooded

Answer 28

No, it sounds like child abuse. That could seriously injure their nasal passages.

Answer 29

Stoning of course

Answer 30

im a jew!





oh and you sound like a total b*tch if i was one of your kids i would run away



F*CK YOU PSYCHOPATH MOTHER I HOPE YOU SNORT RED PEPPERS AND GET A DISEASE IN YOUR NASAL PASSAGES

Answer 31

stern voice, presistant actions, and a spanking if I deem it neccessary



Troll.

Answer 32

that is called child abuse and i would put you in jail for it i hope the kids dosomething to you.

Answer 33

ohhhh i love the "christan only" questions, its like running into the girls bathroom!



:D

Answer 34

Are you back ? I thought you were moving away.

Answer 35

When are your octuplets due?

Answer 36

psycho mom.

Answer 37

Where is DCFS when we need them?

Answer 38

That's not law of god, that's law of a retarded bigot. Congratulations.



***ATHEIST***

Answer 39

Oh wow I hope you're kidding.



CPS anyone?

Answer 40

no its not