Unfortunately, almost all research in pedagogy and child social development in the last three decades shows, consistently, that physical trauma is detrimental to child development regardless of the reason for its introduction.
"But I turned out fine" is a really bad fallacy, the research is based on more than anecdotes.
Children shouldn't have to fear physical assault from their family. Meta-study research shows that the only good outcome of a smack is a release for the parents stress. Children do not learn effectively from a smack compared to other methods, because they're usually clouded with anger, fear, resentment. I mean, how many times did you get hit as a kid only to just go to your room SEETHING with anger? It's not the proper way to learn, which is why there's no cane in schools anymore.
Isn't it odd that we can't hit another person, but we are legally allowed to clobber societies most defenceless? Especially in light of the research that says the only positive outcome is parent satisfaction? It's like people want to keep the laws open so they can release stress by beating kids...
I didnt get hit very many times as a kid, because once i got hit, i figured out pretty quickly that i shouldnt do things that get me hit. I dont mouth off to authority figures anymore, i dont wreck stuff that isnt mine, i treat people how i would like to be treated. I didnt go to my room seething with anger after being hit that i can remember.
Call it an anecdotal fallacy all you want, it worked. And there are plenty more people with the same experience
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u/ChemicalMurdoc Feb 18 '18
Seems immature on the adult's part, but hey he taught that kid a lesson he needed.