I've found that the best way to soften the blow of discipline is to say something funny or cute. I still may get a spankin or time-out, but it's not as bad. Sometimes I break into a song, I'm a little teapop, is my current favorite. But my best trick is to just go ahead and own up to it. As soon as I hear my dad raise his voice, I just say, "I'm a pistol!" He agrees, I agree. Hopefully we agree to let the punishment go too.
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