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Corporal punishment remains legal, especially in the South. It still has its defenders. But the costs can be steep.

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[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't it wild how people understand that using physical violence against another adult is bad, but then will still proudly use physical violence against the most vulnerable members of our society?

[–] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Too many folks still firmly believe either:

A) “spare the rod and spoil the child”
B) I was spanked as a kid and I turned out ok, so it’s fine

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 33 points 1 year ago (2 children)

To the second group, I always want to say, "No you didn't. You turned out as someone who thinks hitting kids is acceptable."

[–] CIWS-30@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very true. I also find that that group B also includes many people who think violence in general is fine. Physical violence, social violence, even sexual violence. Abuse messes people up.

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

And for do not are always, in my experience, fucked up in some other manner that often makes them barely functional.

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago
[–] GiddyGap@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Absolutely insane.

I can't wrap my head around how some believe that physical punishment of a child is ok in any circumstances. At school, at home, anywhere. Doesn't matter. Don't hit children.

It's extremely primitive, and you've only shown your own desperation and inability to handle the situation. Find a better solution.

[–] SighBapanada@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

I developed serious anxiety issues from corporal punishment, but to adults I looked like an obedient and nonviolent child, which was preferable to them. So messed up. I'm in my 30s and I still haven't fully recovered from social anxiety issues

[–] Frog-Brawler@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Don't hit people (*unless it's self defense, then you should destroy a MF).

[–] HR_Pufnstuf@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Remember who hit you kids... you won't be small forever. :)

[–] SeaJ@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And it doesn't work. Kids more wore it as a badge of honor when I was in elementary school in Louisiana.

[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Aren't we glad that none of those kids sat their quietly taking it, waiting for years, found the adult's address, every few years show up to their home.

[–] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Conservatives fantasize and even brag about smacking kids' butts and hearing them wimper.

Conservatism and pedophilia are positively correlated. Never, ever trust a conservative to be alone with a child. Never.

[–] DarkGamer@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

The party of ~~Lincoln~~ beating kids.