I may have to beat you with a belt

I am sad with a heavy heart right now because of something that another mother said to me at church today.

We were keeping Amelia's nursery class today, with another couple. The parents were starting to pick up and Paul was going to get Amelia's pants on (because she couldn't keep them up today) and go get the older two.

It's 12:30, an hour and 1/2 past her nap time, she is hungry and tired and starts to have a melt down.

The other mother, looks at us and says "looks like someone needs a belt."

I'm sad because I didn't slap her in the mouth: I mean have a proper come back. My job is to be a child's advocate, a protector. It is my job to show my kids love. Believe me I know my kids are on the verge of out of control some of the time...ok fine most of the time. BUT they are children! Children will miss behave, it is our job as parents to discipline and train up our children but anyone that can "spank" their child with a belt... A child that is this small, this precious makes me very sad.

Jesus does not want us to discipline out kids out of anger. We are to use love. (I don't want any comments please about yellin now guys, that is another post for another day ;)

I don't know, none of us ever wants someone criticizing out kids, or our parenting skills, but look into that beautiful innocent face and tell me how you would feel?

Just on a side note, if I ever see you "spanking" a child, especially one this small, with a belt, be prepared because this mother is coming after you and your belt.
My statement is prepared for the next encounter.