Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 8073797)

Flow Chart on when it's appropriate to whip it:

Originally Posted by frazod (Post 8074088)

And you base that assumption on what? Enduring and surviving an abusive parent definitely toughens one up. I do have some experience in this regard.

It's not like I'm defending the guy. But there are worse things that can happen to a kid that getting cussed and hit with a belt. Get over yourself.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8073820)

I don't know why I still have a problem letting it go. I'm glad you have, I'm sure you are a happier person now and your children benefit from it. I think that's why I've avoided marriage and children because I can't let it go. I know... I know... I'm only hurting myself.

My dad gave me a thump once in awhile, completed deserved, but nothing like my mother gave me. I hope one day I find forgiveness for her I really need to get this monkey off my back.

Originally Posted by teedubya (Post 8074127)

Having a woman with a knife in your avatar, isn't helping, probably... :p

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly (Post 8074147)

Beatings build character.

Originally Posted by frazod (Post 8074088)

And you base that assumption on what? Enduring and surviving an abusive parent definitely toughens one up. I do have some experience in this regard.

It's not like I'm defending the guy. But there are worse things that can happen to a kid that getting cussed and hit with a belt. Get over yourself.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8074154)

My sub-conscience manifests itself in an avatar on a football BB, who would've knew? :doh!: ROFL

Where's Freud when you need him eh?

Originally Posted by T-post Tom (Post 8074166)

It's obvious that your parents were too strict in your toliet training. First session is free. :thumb:

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 8074162)

I would agree, except that the girl has cerebral palsy and all she was doing was downloading some music.

25 strikes with a belt for that? Doesn't seem excessive? Punishment fit the crime?

Seriously. Get over your ****ing self.

Originally Posted by frazod (Post 8074174)

What part of I'M NOT DEFENDING HIM don't you get? It was shitty and excessive.

Of course, we don't know anything about these people besides what's in the story. Ever snap and do something horrible that you've regretted later? Sure would suck if somebody posted in on You Tube, wouldn't it?

For all we know he felt like shit about it and bought her a pony the next day. Or maybe he's a complete ogre. I don't know.

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly (Post 8074147)

Beatings build character.