Anger that's the difference. You never spank a child out of anger that's abuse.


When he says he never counts it's because he is hitting until his anger subsides. I think Peterson honestly believes that's how you discipline many people experience that growing up and it translates to adult behavior. But going to town on a child isn't discipline it's anger and abusive.


Spankings are an effective way to discipline but should never be used out of anger or while agitated that's what it looks like happened here.


Sad for everyone involved.

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