I'll never thank getting hit with a belt but don't mind at all the pain from my C-section, isn't this unique?

[Vesuvius87]

When will I ever thank my father for using a belt on me as a little kid? NEVER. I'm not the type to glorify physical punishment at all. I've developed a deep hatred for that practice. I view that as battery with a weapon. Even if it were just to sting for a day, that's what it is if you do that to another adult or if your boss does that to you. I find the folks that keeping saying ''Oh I told my parents thank you for all the ass whoppings you gave me', it made me a great person'' actualy sick. How can anyone glorify someone (basically putting them on a pedestal and calling them the best mom/dad ever, bs) that had little to no patience to really parent and teach? Pathetic.

However, I happily bare my C-section bikini scar. The pain I've undergone for nearly 45 days (obviously a lot more painful than getting hit with a belt) as 7 layers of skin were cut and its longer recovery process was indeed worthy. I wanted to have a child so badly and now I have my beautiful Sunshine, my now nearly 7 month-old boy; the person I love the most ever. If I were to go back in time and had to do it all over again, I would. I actually would like to try for a 2nd child in the near future and don't mind at all if I have to undergo another emergency C-section.

Isn't this unique? Both deal with pain but one I hate and the other one I'm glad. Can you guys explain me the difference between them.

[Iquestioneverything]

Natural birth is quicker in recovery but c section is much easier than long labor, though more painful long term. Being hit is a negative experience but having a child is a joyful one.

[bowenw]

I cannot explain it, but I assume it could be because the pain of the C-Section resulted in a child being born.

[Vesuvius87]

Yup, while the C-section resulted in the birth of my precious treasure (the best benefit/gift ever), corporal punishment sucks; brings fear into the child.

[slatyb]

No, it's sensible. Surgery is not abuse.

[Vesuvius87]

Exactly. I'm tired of the bible ''spare the rod, spoil the kid'' fanatics. They use religion as an excuse for abuse. But as soon as I tell them I'm atheist, they stop responding back, lol.
How can anyone give birth or father their own child, only to hit them (cause them physical discomfort/pain) years later is beyond me. I can never do that to my own son.