We told people caring for our kids if they need a swat have at it. They never did because we took care of that at home. Or anywhere else we were at when they were acting up. I remember two weeks in a row at church when I had to give my son a swat on the butt (calmed him right down) an old lady came up after church and said I was too rough on him. I said that if she thinks so I can hand him to her during church and she can deal with him. She left and never said a word. Next week same thing different lady. Hasn't happened since, but we have been complimented numerous times on how well behaved our kids are by friends and strangers alike. Ours found out pretty quick that throwing a fit are being mean was not going to be tolerated.
