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Moms: Hands off my kid

Cosmo | 11:38 a.m. July 15, 2009

A good spank, is an excellent attention getter,the reason your child screamed, is she found out other people will not tolerate another new member of the local Hitler Youth!

Just happened by.. | 11:40 a.m. July 15, 2009

Good for your relative!!

Juan Figuroa | 11:42 a.m. July 15, 2009

Congratulations on being the better person and holding your tongue. Who hits someone else's kid? Breathtaking.

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Ana | 11:56 a.m. July 15, 2009

People should NOT discipline other people's children when the parents are right there unless there is a threat of life or limb and it is clear that the parent is not going to step in. Your relative was WRONG to step in like they did.

Lisa | 1:10 p.m. July 15, 2009

I wouldve spanked them back! The only one who can pat my kids bottom is mom and dad. I would definately call them later and calmly explain they really stepped over the line by takin it upon themselves to discipline your kid. Better yet if its your Husbands family make him do it. Its not startin a fight its letting them know you are not puttin up with other people telling you how to raise junior. Tell them its your job and if they have a problem to bring it to you and only you or dad.

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