My parents hit me as a way of discipline and I didn’t turn out fine.
Now I’m an emotionally, socially stunted adult who cries when people get slightly upset with her. Cool.
I appreciate everyone who has expressed their support and shared their stories. I’m sorry so many of us went through similar experiences.
To those who think that we’re being dramatic or that we’re weak, we’re not. It’s crazy to support putting your hands on a defenseless being because you can’t communicate effectively.
To hurt inflict physical pain to someone smaller than you, relies on you and looks up to you is wrong. It is a powerplay and it’s not right.
To put it simply, physical violence against children is 100% excessive.
I have 3 well-behaved cousins who have never been hit, spanked, or yelled at They excel in everything they do.
They’re kind. They’re thriving because they are not threatened or humiliated. Their parents do not use any type of violence against them because it is not as effective as their parents thought it was. They receive proper discipline. They know they are loved.