From: ibshambat@gmail.com   
      
   Probably the worst thing that a parent can do to a child is convince him that   
   he is bad. It has worse effects than sexual abuse. It leads to self-hatred and   
   a self-defeating, self-sabotaging behavior. The child becomes his own worst   
   enemy. And it is    
   extremely irresponsible to do that to a child.   
      
   If you think that your child is bad, it is your responsibility to influence   
   the child to be better. But most people who claim such things have no such a   
   thing in mind. They want to wield authority over the child without doing their   
   part of loving the    
   child. The harm that they do is real and lasting. And it makes them worse   
   people for doing it.   
      
   I have always loved my daughter, and I have always ensured that she is treated   
   well. I can say with full certainty that there is a better way. If you don’t   
   love your child, give your child up for adoption. And if you choose to remain   
   a parent, then be    
   one responsibly.   
      
   Convincing your child that he is bad is completely irresponsible behavior. You   
   make someone into his own worst enemy. This does not benefit you, and this   
   does not benefit the family. It benefits your and your family’s enemies. And   
   a responsible parent    
   would steer away from that course of action however badly he thinks of his   
   child.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)