"Under stress we tend to revert to what we are familiar with"

This creates a sense of fear for me. Growing up, my father taught life lessons in a harsh manner. In Indiana, the deadline for school was June 1st and my birthday is June 5th. Because of this I had to wait a whole year before I could start school. I was home often with my dad and he would try to teach me things such as tying my shoes and counting change. If I didn't pass his test, I was punished. A normal punishment in my house was a bare-bottom spanking. This was something I wish on no one. With this quote, I sure hope that even if I was under high stress or frustration, that I would NEVER touch my children in such a manner to make them fearful of me.