First let start by saying I have ADD. I have a hard time staying still and concetrating. My parents became JW's when I was 5. I remember in vivid horrific detail having to sit still through the 2 hour long meetings, if I didn't sit still looking forward towards the platform, my mom would pinch the living f**k out of me or punch my thigh right there in the chair during service, I always had bruises. I remember the mature sisters telling my mom that it was important to not spare the rod,so that I would be respectful to Jehovah at the meetings .The torture I endured has left me very bitter towards the org.
I just could not stay still, and of course your parents could not bring any toys or books to keep you busy, you were there to listen to the word of Jehovah. I hated going to the meetings but I did not act up to much as I knew if I did my mom would do more than spank me when we got home. I cannot stand to see people hit or spank their kids, when I see this in public I make sure the persons sees the look of revulsion and disdain on my face. I have a 20 month old son and I do not spank him, and I never will.Spanking does not teach kids to behave, it only teaches them to fear you. A timeout or a loss of privliges will do better to teach a child about the consequences of bad behavior. Babies are innocent and helpless and we as parents have a duty to treat our babies with love, understanding and comapssion. Anyone who hits a baby needs to be in jail.
Dragonlady76