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Daring to Discipline It is funny to me, to look back and think about my years as a youth. The way I thought, the things I did, what my priorities were, have all changed since I have now reached adulthood. Although I am just venturing into the age of adulthood, experiences in my life have caused me to ¡§grow up,¡¨ a little faster than my age has brought me. As I read the instructions for this writing assignment, it wasn¡¦t difficult for me to think of something I am truly passionate about, parenting. I love being a parent. I love every aspect, but what I enjoy the most is watching my child morph into this little person, with her own mind and own persona. Sounds kinda funny to use the word morph, but really life begins at conception and then at birth it is introduced. I knew I was going to love being a parent, but I never anticipated it would feel like it does, it is truly an amazing adventure. One area of parenting that, as my daughter has aged, has become more vital is the area of discipline. Some people shudder at the word, others openly receive it in their roles as parents. As a child, I do not remember receiving spankings often, (spanking is not the only form of discipline there is, but the most widely used f