Am I the only one who feels this way? - Page 3

[Elizabeth2008]

Oh, I am near Brentwood in Los Angeles. I would think there would be a strong contingent of non-spankers up in the Bay Area though...

[hugzandkissez]

I could of written this post myself. I am so glad you posted this.
I feel very firm about not spanking. So much that I have never left my lil one with anyone who believes that it is okay. So I have never left him with anyone. Not even Grandparents or other relatives. I just don't trust anyone. I can't look the other way.
I also don't want my lil one to witness physical disapline.
I am in Tracy, Ca there is a group of us AP mama's in the area who like to meet together. Thank you for writing your post.
You can email me if you would like to get together.

BIG HUGS TO YOU!

~Ari

[knucklehead]

I think it can be very difficult and frustrating at times to find like minded mothers to associate with. As a personal example, I believe strongly in preserving genital integrity and have a hard time finding parents who don't circumcise their babies, even among those who claim to embrace attachment parenting. I can't tell you how many women I have met who insisted on natural deliveries, breastfeeding, non-vaxing, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, organic baby led solids, gentle discipline, etc. and YET have their babies genitals surgically altered. I can't understand the acceptance of that kind of violence against a child.

[frontierpsych]

I know how that feels, the two things I am most adamant about are spanking and circumcision, because they are violence against children. Anything else (birth choices, vaccines, breastfeeding, etc) are things I have my opinions about but wouldn't base my decision to be friends with someone on those things. I don't blame you for not wanting to expose yourself or your children to spanking. FWIW, I was spanked, and still have issues with it. If I do something wrong or get someone upset with me (even mildly) I find myself wincing like I'm bracing myself to be hit.

[Pookietooth]

I'd call the cops if I saw that and thought the cops would arrive in time.

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[mermaidmama]

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I would not pursue friendships with people who were violent towards children either.
Stand strong mama.