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Originally Posted by frazod
My dad never laid a hand on me. HE DIDN'T HAVE TO. He had a bad temper and didn't really like me anyway - I knew he'd beat the shit out of me if I crossed the line. I really only approached it once. Back then, my dad was the size I am now, and I weighed about 130. He got that look in his eye and said, "So, you think you're a man now?" My reply - "No."  |
Yep, the threat was enough most of the time. Remove the threat, and it just doesn't work quite so well.
I lived with an aunt and uncle for a couple years, and he scared the crap out of me. He did and would whip us, so I never thought of doing anything out of line. "Kids were made to be seen and not heard."