The WT On: Discipline
I can’t believe it took me so long to discover the awesomeness that is Supernanny! Americans love that feisty Brit Jo Frost, and who can blame them?
Somehow, there are few things more satisfying than seeing a bratty kid get a smackdown.
Except Supernanny doesn’t smack. Oh, no. She speaks, sometimes firmly, sometimes kindly. She puts children in a ‘naughty chair.’ She points out what should be extremely obvious (but never is) to parents such as, “Pay attention to your children” and, my absolute favorite, “Do not let your seven-year-old punch you in the teeth.”
Interestingly, no matter how bratty the kids are when Jo arrives, it only takes her about three hours implementing the obvious to turn these kids into angels. Which makes the parents seem even more pathetic.
Now, this form of discipline will not be embraced by everyone.
I can only imagine the ribbing Supernanny would’ve taken from my folks. White Trash discipline took an entirely different approach. Namely, the kid was sent outside to pick out a whipping switch. And in case you ever find yourself in this situation–every WT kid knows the secret–the little puny switches on the tree ARE NOT the best to pick. Only a wussy rich kid neophyte would do this. Those skinny little switches will stripe your legs and sting like razor blades. Nope, you go for the big fat branch. This has the added bonus of making the parent feel guilty to be hitting you with such a huge weapon, and they often will barely tap you.
A hairbrush or paddle will do the trick, too, but it depends on how touch the kid’s backside is. I am proud to say that my ass broke dozens of hairbrushes and paddles in my youth.
Of course, many WT dads prefer the quick and simple method: a sharp rap to the back of the kid’s head. Trust me, it shuts ‘em right up. And if your nine-year-old is being a real brat, you can just take away her beer.
Which methods of discipline work best for you?
My Butt: 1. Paddle: 0.
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October 16th, 2005 at 12:44 am
Supernanny is pretty amazing, still. She puts up with a ton of shit from other people’s kids (oh yeah, but she receives a nice fee from the producers too, forgot that part).
One thing I love about her is how she points out that the kids are usually copying the parents in their attitude to start with. The sheepish look of recognition when a parent is told this is priceless. “Maybe your daughter swears at you and is sarcastic is because she’s a bit like you, dear”
Another is how she gets so attached to them. When she leaves there’s always hugs all round and almost tears in some cases. I feel it’s a cover up for her feeling sorry for the parents in that they can’t leave, unlike her. A good saying: “Kids are great, as long as you can give them back at the end of the day.”
October 16th, 2005 at 7:52 pm
Hi scottiedog, thanks for commenting! Yes, she\’s definitely amazing.Did you see the one where the little girl hit and scratched her? Brat! I like yuor theory of the tears..I could understand that!