The usual suspects: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming

“Corporal Punishment,” what a lovely, soft language term to legitimize literally terrorizing children through violence.

  • allywilson@lemmy.ml
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    29 days ago

    …Why is the parent allowed to think about it? It’s illegal for parents to hit their children here.

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      29 days ago

      Because there are certain instances where it’s actually required. The problem comes from the fact that people don’t understand the difference between when it’s actually necessary and when they just want to let anger out violently.