Why I Never Said, “This hurts me more than it hurts you!” to my Kids
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Why I Never Said, “This hurts me more than it hurts you!” to my Kids

I only remember one time when my mother said to me, prior to a spanking, “This hurts me more than it hurts you.” Even though there were tears in her eyes, it made me angry.  I just didn’t get it that day. I understand that the emotional pain a parent experiences when a child disobeys…