Quote Originally Posted by Ozme52 View Post
That's a broad assumption. No less than I can be in total control of my actions in an emergency, when perhaps a life is at stake and my 'fear' should be paralyzing me... I can be coldly efficient and in control when angered.

Yes, there are individuals who must know themselves and contain themselves from acting in anger... but if what you say were unequivocably true, no parent could sensibly punish their child at the moment of the infraction... and no child can really learn if the punishment comes minutes later... let alone hours.
im sorry but I still stand by the do not punsih whilst being angry....in full anger noone is in control of their actions. and I am talking phyical punishment.
punishment such as silence is more effective.
plus you have that time to cool down before discussing the reasons for the anger and finding out why it happened.

just my tuppence worth.