The possessions, IMO, depends on the concept of ownership. Are kids' toys "theirs"? If so, no, I don't support that, either.
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Replying to @n8r0n74
Well, that's consistent, anyway.I will take away my daughter's tech if she doesn't keep her room tidy even tho it was a birthday gift to her
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I wouldn't. But, let's be clear. My objection to hitting/spanking is mainly based on the *severity* of what violence is. Toys a small issue.
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Replying to @n8r0n74 @HPluckrose
And, yes, I know that absolutely no kid ever will agree w/ me that toys are a small issue!
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Replying to @n8r0n74 @HPluckrose
Children are in their guardian's custody. Legally. When someone is in our custody, we can limit their privileges.
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Yes, I know, but the argument that you can only treat them in ways you'd treat adults (who aren't in your custody) still doesn't work.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @n8r0n74
I don't think the argument is that 'you have to treat kids like you treat adults in every way.' I think the argument is simply:
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That's the argument I am responding to. "Children should have the same protection from the law that we enjoy as adults…'
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'...No-one has a right to hit another person, or to punish and control them." https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/smack-or-not-smack-not-question-we-owe-it-children-set-boundaries …
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Replying to @HPluckrose @n8r0n74
Right, 'children should have the same protection from the law that we enjoy as adults when it comes to violent punishment.'
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I've told you the argument I am arguing against. I have quoted you an example of it. Please move on if you don't want to engage with it.
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