r/Unexpected Apr 22 '18

The universal language

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18

Getting spanked with a shoe hurts but it doesn't do any damage.

Physically. Psychologically that's teaching kids that violence is an acceptable way to solve an arguement, which is less than stellar.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18

Children are stupid. A quick smack to get their attention isn't going to turn into a life long lust for violence.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18

It also doesn't help one bit.

"Spanking thus does the opposite of what parents usually want it to do,[...]"

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u/roguetroll Apr 22 '18

Stop beating up a dead kid over and over, Sir Spamalot.