Is it a sin to hit your own children?

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Hello.

I have PTSD from what happened during my childhood.

I don’t know what to tell you other than to love your children. They are gifts from God and did not chose to be brought into this world. And by love I mean doing what is sacrificial and what is best for them. I’m sorry you’re having such struggles, you are in my prayers.
 
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I can understand that. What an insensitive jerk to mock a tragedy like that. 😦
 
I don’ t rember it but when I was 2 years old I ran into the street. My mom and dad corrected me, but I did it again two more times. After the third time my mom tells me my dad spanked me. I did not jay walk again until I was in high school.
 
I am struggling with this myself. Yesterday I slapped my grandson because he spit in my face,. He was just playing around, being naughty, I think not understanding the signal of disrespect that spitting sends. And my response was knee-jerk reflexive, but I felt bad about it and apologized later.
He spends frequent weekends with his other grandma who I’m told screams at him constantly, and when he comes home, he’s totally out of control for a couple of days. I’ve been trying to figure out how to deal with it.
I think I am going to work on being calmer and using time-outs, sitting with him, and explaining things more. I like SuperNanny’s approaches sometimes, especially her time outs.
 
You might also explain that for the same reason your slap was wrong, his spitting in your face was wrong. Maybe he will be able to make the connection better.
 
No, corporal punishment is not sinful. Hitting young children on the head is considered child abuse in many states, however.
 
Are the weekends with other grandmother necessary as sleep overs? Is there a way to limit it to just an afternoon.

That doesn’t sound like a good visit for the little guy.
 
Unfortunately I’m not the one who makes decisions. He does enjoy going over there to play with his cousins.
 
Or behavior modification- the taking hostage of those electronic devices they hold on to so dearly.
 
Another thing to consider is whether the police or government authorities consider it to be a crime. That may guide you in determining what “physical” responses may be appropriate.
 
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