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It astonishes me that people STILL think spanking is good.
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Re: It astonishes me that people STILL think spanking is good.

Quote:Hey, If you met any of the adults in my family you'd be scared shit less too. My aunt used to beat her adoptive son with a wire coat hanger. I walked on egg shells around that woman.

Not that this is a competition but.... my dad was a golden glove boxer, I got the belt from him, my mom would pull my hair and occasionally throw shoes. My cousins (5-12 year olds) STILL get the branch and coat hanger from my cousins (the parents). My cousin (who is now 26) got beat... literally beat for being left handed. Somehow he turned out pretty smart regardless if a bit aggressive/violent... his mom apologizes for it now. His brother.. not so smart lol

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Re: It astonishes me that people STILL think spanking is good. - UnschoolShqiponjë - 09-22-2011 02:41 AM

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