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I've seen that scenario played out many times. When i have witnessed that with my children (picking them up from school in the UK) i would always explain to them what was wrong with the way the child spoke to the parent and what i thought the parent should have said to the child. They know that kind of behaviour is wrong and would not serve for them to even copy it. White parents think their kids can do no wrong, and as funny as the mini story was, is a real reflection on how their parenting skills differs from ours.

I dont believe in sparing the rod and spoiling the child, it serves no purpose for our race and society. Black kids are mis-labelled and stereotyped by society enough. The last thing i would want is for some one to tell me that i failed my kids, because they are on the streets robbing, murdering etc, as a result of allowing that kind of behaviour/attitude.

My children a great kids, but they are not angels. If they are out of order/control, i give them a warning. If they continue with the offending behaviour then its a walloping on the butt, automatically! They know 100% that they are loved, cared for by both my husband and i. They also know they are disciplined by us, because we LOVE them and want the best for them.

Abuse IMO, is when one has lost control, are angry and have lost the meaning of discipline.