Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I'm not sure that I think the jalapenos are cruel...I'm just not sure how effective method of punishment they are. But I guess we tried it as a method to stop the dogs from digging...too bad they liked it Maybe it is the new "washing the mouth out with soap?"

I don't think spanking is wrong. Physcial abuse, yes, but there is a huge difference between a swat on the butt and and a beating. I just don't think you can reason with a two year old and you need to get their attention, espically in cases where their actions could be dangerous...running into the street, touching a hot stove, etc.
Yeah, my son's prime time for spankings was when he was 2-3. His toys, tv, time, etc... was not valuable enough to use for punishment. The only thing that would get his attention was spankings. Now that he's older, it's devastating if I take his TV or computer away. (I think he thinks that is abuse in itself.) I can't remember the last time I spanked him

I think the jalapeno thing is disturbing but I forgot a part that my friend said..."That's because you're a gringo." Haha, yeah, I'm a white girl who's mouth catches fire with Taco Bell's mild sauce. So, I guess since they're Mexican, they're a little more used to the whole jalapeno concept. But it just seems horrible to me!

My mom washed my mouth out with soap when I used bad language and put hot sauce on my thumb when I sucked it. I never thought of it as cruel punishment. But it seems cruel to have jalapenos as the only form of punishment. I am still undecided I guess.