What Is Domestic Discipline?

What is Domestic Discipline?

I know it can be hard to understand at times and this entry is an attempt to clarify things a bit. Domestic Discipline is:

Using reasonable punishments with loving intentions behind them as means to correct unwanted, dangerous, or detrimental behaviors.

Being patient, understanding, and forgiving.

Respecting one another at all times, in all situations.

Putting complete trust in your spouse.

Spanking on the buttocks and/or sit spot with self-control and appropriate loving intentions behind it.

Using reasonable, rational, and sensible punishments with self-control and appropriate loving intentions behind them.

Being fair and unbiased.

Confessing your mistakes to your spouse with remorse, respect, and contrition.

Taking responsibility for your actions.

Supporting your spouse in all situations and in all aspects of the marriage.

Communicating, communicating, and communicating some more.

Apologizing for mistakes made or poor judgment used with sincerity and humbleness. 

Displaying leadership. 

Setting a good example. 

Showing admiration and affection towards your spouse. 

Using encouragement and reinforcement to build your spouses self-esteem and improve their overall behavior.