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TheHappyBurgerMeister · 11-10-2004, 11:59 PM

There was just a mother on the news who has 2 boys ages 5 and 8. She says that when they are naughty she gives them tobasco sauce. I personally don't like that, but I'm not sure how it would affect them or if it works. A Dr. on the news segment says it's a form of "Borderline Abuse". So, what do you think?

AKA · 11-11-2004, 12:02 AM

Of course it's abuse. That's a horrible thing to do to your kid.

I am Roboto · 11-11-2004, 12:02 AM

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Originally posted by TheHappyBurgerMeister
There was just a mother on the news who has 2 boys ages 5 and 8. She says that when they are naughty she gives them tobasco sauce. I personally don't like that, but I'm not sure how it would affect them or if it works. A Dr. on the news segment says it's a form of "Borderline Abuse". So, what do you think?

Frankly that's the most assinine form of punishment I've ever heard of. Hot sauce as a punishment?

I don't think it's abuse but I still think that mother has some issues.

Don't back-talk kids, or I'll break out the pepper!

Dutabi84 · 11-11-2004, 12:03 AM

Punishment? Yes, abuse.

Warm & Fuzzy · 11-11-2004, 12:06 AM

I personally don't think it's abuse. I see it as an effective and clever punishment. Actress, Lisa Whelchel uses this method, too, with her kids. I speak from experience, of course. When I was younger, my parents soaked my thumb in tobasco sauce, and I never sucked my thumb ever since then. They've helped me break a long, hard habit in just a few minute's worth time. Big props.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 11-11-2004, 12:24 AM

They actually did mention Lisa Welchel on the news segment talking about it.

Kay Scarpetta · 11-11-2004, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by Transit Whiz
I personally don't think it's abuse. I see it as an effective and clever punishment. Actress, Lisa Whelchel uses this method, too, with her kids. I speak from experience, of course. When I was younger, my parents soaked my thumb in tobasco sauce, and I never sucked my thumb ever since then. They've helped me break a long, hard habit in just a few minute's worth time. Big props.

Well... Lisa Whelchel is a borderline psycho when it comes to parenting her kids. The woman is nuts.

As for your situation, I don't think that's punishment, Jenny. Your parents wanted to break you of a habit that could cause future teeth problems, and if that's the only way to get you to do it, well so be it.

As for a punishment, I believe it's a comlpetely asinine thing to do. There's something called 'time-out'. There's something called 'no desert for a week'. There are many, many other alternatives to literally smoking your young one's tongue off.

MaryElizabeth · 11-11-2004, 12:32 AM

Personally, I think it's warped, twisted abuse.

Janice · 11-11-2004, 12:34 AM

Tobasco sauce, taken alone, can take anyone's breath away, especially in the tiny throats of children. It most certainly is child abuse.

Brent88 · 11-11-2004, 12:37 AM

Yes...

Hollow · 11-11-2004, 01:39 AM

it shouldn't be against the law. it's just a damn flavor. but parents shouldnt do that.

Lee · 11-11-2004, 04:36 AM

How is Lisa Whelchel a borderline psycho?

Rhiannon · 11-11-2004, 09:53 AM

I used to suck my thumb when I was little and the dentist told my parents it was a bad habit I needed to break (I saw this later on...) and so they would put tobasco on my thumb when I went to sleep.

Pitooey · 11-11-2004, 09:57 AM

My daughter loves eating hot sauce and she's 7 years old. One day I passed by the table and looked at her plate she had emptied alot of it on her food. Then she looks up at me and said.... "Mom it's too hot" I said... "that's what you get for pouring it yourself"........ since that day I sprinkle a little bit in her food.

Kay Scarpetta · 11-11-2004, 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by webwarrior762004
How is Lisa Whelchel a borderline psycho?

The woman is nuts, okay? Trust me, I've met her.

11-10-2004, 11:59 PM	#1
TheHappyBurgerMeister Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 23, 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,209	Is giving your kid hot sauce as a punishment abuse? There was just a mother on the news who has 2 boys ages 5 and 8. She says that when they are naughty she gives them tobasco sauce. I personally don't like that, but I'm not sure how it would affect them or if it works. A Dr. on the news segment says it's a form of "Borderline Abuse". So, what do you think?
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Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	I personally don't think it's abuse. I see it as an effective and clever punishment. Actress, Lisa Whelchel uses this method, too, with her kids. I speak from experience, of course. When I was younger, my parents soaked my thumb in tobasco sauce, and I never sucked my thumb ever since then. They've helped me break a long, hard habit in just a few minute's worth time. Big props.
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11-11-2004, 09:53 AM	#13
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	I used to suck my thumb when I was little and the dentist told my parents it was a bad habit I needed to break (I saw this later on...) and so they would put tobasco on my thumb when I went to sleep.
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11-11-2004, 09:57 AM	#14
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	My daughter loves eating hot sauce and she's 7 years old. One day I passed by the table and looked at her plate she had emptied alot of it on her food. Then she looks up at me and said.... "Mom it's too hot" I said... "that's what you get for pouring it yourself"........ since that day I sprinkle a little bit in her food.
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11-11-2004, 12:02 AM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Of course it's abuse. That's a horrible thing to do to your kid.

11-11-2004, 12:03 AM	#4
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Punishment? Yes, abuse.

11-11-2004, 12:24 AM	#6
TheHappyBurgerMeister Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 23, 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,209	They actually did mention Lisa Welchel on the news segment talking about it.

11-11-2004, 12:32 AM	#8
MaryElizabeth .................... Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2004 Posts: 3,043	Personally, I think it's warped, twisted abuse.

11-11-2004, 12:34 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Tobasco sauce, taken alone, can take anyone's breath away, especially in the tiny throats of children. It most certainly is child abuse.

11-11-2004, 01:39 AM	#11
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	it shouldn't be against the law. it's just a damn flavor. but parents shouldnt do that.

11-11-2004, 04:36 AM	#12
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	How is Lisa Whelchel a borderline psycho?