A parent discusses using "tough love" techniques rather than spanking to discipline their child. They find taking their son for a car ride and talking to be very effective at calming him down and stopping misbehavior, sometimes even more so than spanking. The parent includes a photo of one of their sessions in the car as an example for others to try.

1. TOUGH LOVE VS SMACKING

2. Most of the population think it very improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my child when he has one of "those moments".

3. One that I found very effective is for me to just take my child for a car ride and talk. He usually calms down and stop misbehaving after our little car ride together.

4. I've included a photo of one of my sessions, with my son, in case you would like to use the technique. Its very effective! Let me know how you go and if its as effective for you as it was for us.