The ways in which people parent has drastically changed since the 1950s and even the 1980s. This change can even be seen in the way teachers now interact and discipline children. Long gone are the days of punishing children with wooden spoons, belts, and the like.
In its place is a system where the young are treated with kid gloves. Nurtured, protected, and coddled in order to make their upbringing as angst-free as possible. This delicate approach has many grandparents wondering if a lack of discipline can produce well-rounded individuals.
Parenting then
Being a child in the 1960s was very different than growing up in the 2000s. Those who engaged in naughty behavior or cursed could expect quick punishment in the form of a wooden spoon smacking. Whether a child was at home or at school, punishment for acting out was the norm.
Manners and values were concepts instilled into little ones as soon as they could comprehend them. This ensured young people of the era were brought up with a moral compass and were also able to complete basic life skills.
Children who did not exhibit good judgment were sure to suffer the consequences. In addition to paddling, another favored form of punishment was taking privileges away
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