What Adrian Peterson did was not spanking and he should be kicked out of the NFL and put in jail.
“What Adrian Peterson did was not spanking and he should be kicked out of the NFL and put in jail.”
I have to agree with this - based on what I’ve heard, and provided that the facts are correct.
My opinion is, as general rule of thumb any type of punishment done with anger is likely to be ultimately ineffective and to lead to resentment. I know abuse, personally, and it was always done with almost a competitive ‘I’ll show you, I win/you lose’ mocking and/or hateful type of demeanor. That’s how you know the difference.
Further, I don’t buy the ‘it’s part of my culture’ argument. It’s not a legitimate excuse for causing physical injuries to a child. Slavery was also a ‘part of the culture’ at one time. That obviously didn’t make it right.
I agree but it does not serve those who want to ban physical punishment of any child if that distinction is made clear.