What does it mean to 'pop' a child in the mouth?

Zenya · February 2009

I thought it meant to hit a child quickly in the mouth. Is that not true? Someone in a post below said

" I don't HIT him. I place my forefinger and my F- You finger on his lips. "

Is that what it means? Just like shushing them?

I don't know anyone who does this and 'popping' is not a term used growing up in Ireland. And when I google 'pop child in mouth' I get hits about popping pimples.

KoriBrett · February 2009

Last I knew, a quick little smack w/the fingers.

DaiLyght · February 2009

Your definition is my definition. By reading that description I would call that shushing a child with my finger(s).

And FWIW, my niece did that technique with her son when he would let out this ear-piercing scream, and from what I witnessed, it had zero impact on him.

mags2041 · February 2009

I would think a litle smack or slap.

What post is this??

Zenya · February 2009

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/11442899.aspx

kevschickee2 · February 2009

KoriBrett:
Last I knew, a quick little smack w/the fingers.

I agree with this

xbrooklyngrl · February 2009

I think its how it sounds. A quick smack or finger flick to the mouth.

CleoKitty · February 2009

I really dislike the word "pop."?

Why not just say smack or flick??

august0605bride · February 2009

Can I just tell that post made me sick to my stomach? ?Are people saying "pop" because it makes them feel better than saying "smacked" or "hit"? ?Yuck.

Zenya · February 2009

CleoKitty:
I really dislike the word "pop."
Why not just say smack or flick?

yea that's why I got all upset in the OP (imagining C's little face if I hit him in the mouth) but then that other post made me think I was overreacting.

Angela814 · February 2009

Popping is hitting. I always thought of it as a light slap to the cheek or mouth.

Shushing is much much different.

DaiLyght · February 2009

CleoKitty:
I really dislike the word "pop."
Why not just say smack or flick?

To me those words imply different actions. Flicking, smacking, slapping, popping - they are all different things. Similar, yes, but not exactly the same. It's just a descriptive word. I believe that's what's in question.

kevschickee2 · February 2009

I am not ashamed to admit I have popped the girls for screeching. To me a pop isnt the same as a smack it isnt as hard it is just made to get their attention

mrsterry · February 2009

I guess I'll jump in here since I was the "originator" of the word in the post. I do POP. Yes, it is a form of hitting, but it's neither a smack nor a flick....

It doesn't hurt either and it NEVER invokes crying. It's with the fingers and it just gets his attention to make him realize that something came out wrong from his mouth.

It's not for everyone, and it won't work the same for every child. It doesn't work for Zachary (he's the type of child that you have to talk to and reason with) but talking only goes so far with Alexander.

Go ahead and pop yourself in the mouth....I bet it doesn't hurt...It's not abuse.

Boobarella · February 2009

I asked the definition in the post because I've only heard the term "pop" when used in slang reference to punching or shooting. So, this "gentle pop" must be a colloquial term that I've just never heard. I'll still stand by non-physical discipline.

MelandJeff · February 2009

Zenya:

" I don't HIT him. I place my forefinger and my F- You finger on his lips. "

Is that what it means? Just like shushing them?

Yes, for me, that is what it means.

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