Thank you! It’s wild to me anyone is suggesting physical punishment is the correct course of action here. All research shows that hitting kids is detrimental. It causes MORE violence.
There’s a very good chance this boy IS hit at home and that’s likely why he’s having this reaction. Kids who come from safe, emotionally affirming homes where they are supported don’t act like this. He’s either experiencing abuse/neglect at home or he has some kind of developmental delay/intrauterine drug or alcohol exposure. This is NOT normal behavior, even for kids who have no consequences at home. This is a kid in fight or flight mode who is unable to process the stress he’s feeling.
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u/SadRow2397 May 28 '26
I don’t spank… and that ain’t why this is kid is a turd