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Subject: Re: corporal punishment in schools (really bedtimes)
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Date: Mon, 16-Sep-85 13:25:15 EDT
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> I'm echoing Dave Long's question: what IS the point of bedtimes for
> children, anyway?  I've never really seen a good reason for them, apart
> from the convenience of the parents.  Actually that's not a bad reason  -
> the folks deserve a little rest and privacy - but why not be forthright
> about it instead of concocting explanations in terms of the child's
> best interests?
> 
> 
>             -- Mitch Marks @ UChicago 


Do we need to "concoct explanations"?  Bedtime is bedtime, my kids
haven't asked me to justify it.  In fact, they like it.  They receive
some special attention at that time (a story, a snack, some kisses and
hugs) and they have a chance to review the events of the day with us
or plan for the next.  My eight-year-old likes to get out her clothes
at that time.  It gives the day a sense of completion.  I think my
kids would feel neglected if they were left to wander off to bed any
old time.
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Janet Smuga			I've had a great many troubles in my time,
ihnp4!mtuxo!smuga		and most of them never happened.

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