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A few days ago, I cited an article about “Teaching Children Lessons of a Lifetime” …

Stumbled upon this happy piece of parenting advice …

A woman says her unruly 4-year-old doesn’t respond to time-outs or spankings.

However, smashing one of his small toys with a hammer works well. Do you see any danger in this form of punishment?

Yes, Dear Abby replies. It’s not good to smash your child’s toys with a hammer.

Perhaps later we’ll read … “In a related story, a 4-year-old who’s mother didn’t respond to his unruly behavior today smashed her television and telephone with a hammer.”

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