Comments on: Gwen Stefani Says Her Priorities Place Family First

By: corrina

corrina — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:13:53 +0000

hey jojo,
I would have to say if anyone on here were nuts, it’s most certainly you! I’m not interested in telling you where I stand on this issue, but seriously, you are a wind bag. You’re clearly one of “those people.” The type who is certain their opinion is the only opinion. I think you like to hear yourself spew a bunch of nonsense rhetoric so you can sound so intelligent. It’s ridiculous, as are 99% of the foolishness you’ve posted. You continually attack lele because she’s so one sided and can’t see any way but her way, but I would have to say that would apporopriately describe yourself. Ugh, it’s so annoying that there are so many people out there like that. Uneducated, ignorant and full of opinions.

By: mar

mar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:56:12 +0000

i agree that all children are different and react different to spanking. i try distractions, like tv, reading, walks, just something to relieve pent up energy but i do spank and i dont think it has any adverse effect. over all i think he is well adjusted friendly and loving. if ur child throws tantrums and shows bad behavior maybe its a reflection of wat u r doing as a parent.wat i truly don’t believe in is the “positive discipline” system. i don’t see how that! wud work.

By: zen

zen — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:15:46 +0000

Unfortunately, the people advocating spanking or swatting know deep-down inside that the lowest common denominator of parent uses physical punishment quite frequently and escalates the pain infliction. You speak of knowing when to spank, well, quite frankly, the uneducated masses do not know this and just use spanking or hitting right away when they do not get the reaction or behavior they want.

This is humanity. Humanity does not consist entirely of smart, calm, rational parents; humanity is generally and historically aggressive, violent, irrational, fearful. Review the historical data.

Seriously, your idealization of spanking parents is quite sad!

By: Silvermouse

Silvermouse — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:37:17 +0000

T and Mary, I agree with you. I cannot believe that people get so into this that they feel like the internet is a wonderful place to get into it. I’m just waiting for this huge eruption to take place with all this energy being put into this “spanking arguement”
Jessicad, I agree with you entirely. It’s almost frightening how media, electronics, and such are playing into children’s lives. I mean, I watched television and played on the computer as well (back in the early 90s)

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:37:51 +0000

I love Gwen’s music and her clothing lines! I wish that she would design maternity clothes.

As to the question of spanking, I agree with many of the posts that every child is different. I was spanked, but not very often. Time-outs, grounding, and extra chores were more of a punishment for me. I was slapped across the face once when I was about twelve for cussing at my dad, and totally think that I deserved it.

By: starfish5

starfish5 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:22:39 +0000

JoJo you are complaining that people are judging you but your posts are by far the most harsh and judgmental on here.
Please, not all kids who aren’t spanked are out of control brats whose parents have been “beaten down” by them or happen to have less persistent temperament. Spanking is not the only form of effective discipline, as you seem to believe. That’s fine that it works for you but it’s unfair and self-righteous to claim that those who don’t spank are weak, bad parents who don’t care if their children make it to adulthood. You want the right to discipline as you see fit, well then please afford others that same right.

By: AC

AC — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:23:02 +0000

I was spanked a lot (as a last resort) and i’ll say that I do tend to hit things when im frustrated. it takes some self restraint for me not to hit people, kids, animals (not HARD but still) when im frustrated with them. I don’t hit which is important but I usually have an overwhelming urge to.

This may be a personality thing…

By: T

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:32:19 +0000

Being spanked didnt bother me. Being told “I wish you were never born.” by my mother did. So who cares about your stupid debate. It was a article about Gwen Stefani and her experience with motherhood not a soap box invitation. And I think Gwen is great.

By: berlinhairbaby

berlinhairbaby — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:47:16 +0000

3 year olds are nuts and I appreciate Gwen’s honesty – its annoying when celeb’s pretend everything is perfect. She looks fantastic and I’m glad to see her back to her punk & ska roots! I just did a hair tutorial featuring Gwen’s signature look for this tour.

By: jaQ

jaQ — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:27:58 +0000

agreed with number 71. my mother occasionally hit us with the spoon when we were young. i hated the thing– she had drawn a frown on it… i was always hiding them, scribbling over the little face. there were four of us. none of us have ever been in any fights. some of us have issues, unrelated to spanking, while others are growing up into fantastic young adults. i’m so proud of my siblings, and we all love our parents.

my to-be-6-year-old son has always been one of the best behaved children a parent could hope for. i can’t even remember spanking him. my daughter, on the other hand, has pushed every button i have, six times over, and no matter what is done, she still runs wild. her father spanks, while i don’t. and yep, she listens to him. she listens and stays in line for her grandmother as well. here’s mommy, getting walked all over, trying to reason with her, give time outs and take things away. for this girl, it’s not working, and she needs the spankings. it breaks my heart, but some kids just need it.