wooden spoon eh? nah i was told to go out into the forest (when i lived in Sheffield) pick a nice thick stick, come back home and hand it to my dad to only get whacked in the ass with it LOL now i've noticed a major difference between how i was raised and how my brother is raised
Me: yelled and punished for not knowing how to do my homework, given punishment for doing something bad (example: forgot my homework at school on purpose because i didnt want to do it), didnt finish all of my dinner, had only 5 channels and a 12 speed hand-me-down bike, saturday morning cartoons was my only tv time, and didnt get to really do much but homework or go outside keeping myself busy to help my parents out. When i turned 12 i got a computer with internet but now i pay for gas in my moms minivan to get me to work and such, i pay for my cellphone and i am saving up to purchase my own vehicle where it will be MY responsiblity.
My Brother: got grounded...got my cousins sega, then got a N64, then a PS2, then got a tv, computer, wireless internet and about 35 games (both PS2 and computer) to make him shut up bout spending his money for another game...on top of that, still isnt greatful about having almost the same shit as i do and im nearly 19. I have been putting pressure on him to go out more because he is developing a stomach (i call him Bakery...will detail on this if needed) and i have noticed most of his friends all think their teens and can go out to parties, drink, get laid and have every damn thing in the world.
but im'a start pushing him more and more to get OUT of the house, save his money for more important things and start respecting everyone around him
thats my comment on this topic though lol