I have never smacked my children, and they are all great kids. We were smacked very rarely, and all turned out good and close.

Just in my opinion, i believe violence breeds violence. Kids learn to be violent and nasty, they are not born like it. My kids understand what is acceptable behaviour, and the consequences if they misbehave. We have great relationships, and are very close. I just hope we can keep it up in the future. I believe too much freedom and absent parents are to blame for teens these days more than the lack of a smack.

And i would hate to have my kids fear me... i would rather they did the right thing because they know it is right, not because the one person they rely on and should love them unconditionly, scares them....

Not sure where to start with her already being 6 though!! Sorry!! Hopefully your doc does help hon