I had forgotten what it’s like to put your words out there on hot button issues. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of the following email:

How about going for a drink?

Ha ha. The ironic thing about me “defending” spanking is that even if I were a “spank ‘em for God” type, I would highly discourage alcoholics from using corporal discipline on their children because alcohol lowers people’s inhibitions. Then there IS a real potential that spanking could lead to abuse.

So I’m glad you don’t spank your kids.

Lovely, eh?

My reply:

Dear {first name from yahoo email},

Clearly you did not read much of my site. My parenting approach has little to do with whether or not a parent spanks.

Drinking is not an issue for me; I have not had a drink in going on 17 years - 5 years prior to having my first child.

Have a terrific weekend and take care.

Joanne