[–] Fambida 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
A: yes.
B: The reason was not valid, and it taught me to no longer respect my dad. He held me against a wall by my throat, and I refrained from fighting back almost as much for his sake as for mine. Over the years I learned far worse reasons for him to not deserve my respect, and in hindsight I actually understand his behaviour in that case. I kinda hope I don't learn to understand more of his behaviour.
C: Smacking is an integral part of good parenting. It's not pleasant for anyone involved, but it's the quickest and easiest way to introduce a lesson about proper behaviour towards others until the kid grows up enough to figure it out on a deeper level than "being a little shithead gets me slapped".
[–] JJNova 2 points 11 points 13 points (+13|-2) ago
Smacking/spanking teaches that there are repercussions for actions. Some people think this teaches children to be violent, but when the alternative is for your child to keep running into the street, I take my chances.
[–] Tat_Tvam_Asi 7 points 1 point 8 points (+8|-7) ago
No, it means the parent cant figure out how to outsmart the situation and resorts to violence. That is the message passed to the child as well. Can't figure it out? Beat on it. This is what animals do.
[–] Crawdadie17 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is why kids are fit throwing faggots. I hope your sterile.
[–] armday2day 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
You're attempting to reason with a child. You can do your best but how do you expect to reason with someone who has limited intelligence and reasoning. "Don't do or a or b because it can lead to x or y, and that's a bad outcome" doesn't always get the point across.