See also: What was done to left-handed children. Or those with dyslexia.

My parents *knew people* that thing was done to. It's literally not terribly long ago it was acceptable to mistreat your children. (And certain parental groups want to bring it back under the guise of "it's just spankings".)

June 21, 2025 - 23:33 UTC

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@Kereminde, I was totally thinking about left-handed individuals when I wrote my original response. I also think about my poor classmates who obviously had ADHD or Autism. Many parents were not kind to their kids for "acting out."
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I didn't have the worst problems, mostly because I "behaved".

... but I was also getting a front-row seat for seven years to children getting verbally abused and punished for not being perfect little children. (...Texas)

Some parents just don't know any other way than how it was done to them.
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Fear of getting spanked never worked for me.

... no, I was more scared of getting a look... then a sigh... and then: "Your mother and I are so disappointed in you." That cut me deeper than a belt could ever.
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I envy you. I grew up on a steady diet of fear for all things my dad. I would have loved to just be a disappointment. ;-)
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