Discomfort

This is a word that describes our own emotion in situations we can not control. Do you think it fair to harshly punish or punitize a person for having a child who throws constant tantrums? On a flight, I saw several people comment, adjust uncomfortably, or overall share their thoughts on how another raises a child. I, myself, do not have children. Yes, I have played a role in many siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces. I think there are various forms of parenting. Each has a benefit and a drawback. Over the years, new parenting styles are coined to cash in on how a parent chooses to raise their child or children. In my opinion, they are all pointless. That is shocking but TRUE. One is not better than another. This is where the nature vs nurture argument comes into play. I have several siblings, yet we were all raised with similar values but turned out differently. So the question becomes how is this possible? We were nurtured the same but personalities, outside influences, and nature has a part to play. I think if a parent is raising their child with love, they did a fantastic job. There is no way to know how your child will turn out. If a spanking made them structured. Rather, a time out made them emotionally distant. Or lastly, if talking made them emotionally well rounded people. In my household, my parents used all of these approaches and came out with productive members of society. My siblings and I are far from perfect, but we try our best while still adjusting with the world. There is no way to know which path will yield what resolution. In the end, you must trust your gut and hope for the best.