I was abused as a child and it just hurt my heart ot read your post. I don't think that the proper physical discipline is harmful for children. When I say proper I mean hitting ONLY with a hand on the butt, legs, or hands. ALSO NEVER, EVER, EVER, hitting a child in anger. A cooling off period is necessary. The child should also be spoken to about why they are being punished. Anything short of this or in excess of this is child abuse to me.
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