I need some creative help........

[Mybabymommy]

3 times in the past year or so, I have had to tell people who come to my house that this is a Non-Spanking home.

After a little chat last night with my SIL letting her know that she may not hit her children in my home (which she took very well and even asked what to do instead) I thought that I could make a little sign....kinda like the "baby is sleeping" or "no-smoking" signs you see for the front door.

I want it to be a little more interesting than "thou shalt not hit" LOL, but am kinda stumped. If I can come up with something good, I may even make a bumpersticker aswell.


Gentle discipline practiced here. Ask about alternatives to spanking.

No Spanking allowed, ask me about gentle alternatives.

Effective discipline is gentle, Please don't spank here.


Any other ideas?


TIA!!!

[Jilian]

Gentle discipline practiced here. Ask about alternatives to spanking.

No Spanking allowed, ask me about gentle alternatives.

Effective discipline is gentle, Please don't spank here.


I like the first one, it is the least offensive, the second one sort of sounds like you are telling them what they can do and it might be offensive to some, the third is nice, yet it gets the point across. They are all good, it just depends on how blunt you want to be about it.

[kayabrink]

I think the last one is very clear, without being too blunt. I would go for that one. The second doesn't quite convey the idea that you really don't want spanking to occur in your household.

[nwaddellr]

I like your first sign, but honestly, I don't think a sign will be as effective as telling someone not to spank in your house unless they're already interested in looking for alternatives (or unless you've already warned them and this is just for reminder). Even if the individual sees the sign, they won't necessarily remember it in the heat of the moment of anger whereas a discussion will probably stick in their head more.

[Mybabymommy]

I like your first sign, but honestly, I don't think a sign will be as effective as telling someone not to spank in your house unless they're already interested in looking for alternatives (or unless you've already warned them and this is just for reminder). Even if the individual sees the sign, they won't necessarily remember it in the heat of the moment of anger whereas a discussion will probably stick in their head more.


You are right........but it would be a good conversation starter!

I'm not bashful, and as in the case of my SIL, I'll just up and step in. Not that I have run into the situation alot....but you know.


Thanks all for your replies. I'll let you know what I settled on!