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Originally Posted by ctblu40
And to answer Garths question (again), "Is it appropriate for a grown man to slap a child of 12 across the face?"
Yes, in this instance it is. You see Garth, I think you're trying to make this a black/white issue. It's just not that simple.
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Yes, it is that simple. I've spent years working on issues such as this. I've seen the studies, the kids, the adults.
Corporal punishment is called for at times. No disagreement. But it is never appropriate for a grown man to slap a child across the face. Period. The lesson intended is never the lesson learned.
There are places better designed for corporal punishment and offenses that call for it.
And yes, I know the coach is a former police officer. He should be ashamed. If he were on duty and witnessed that, he would be obligated to intervene.