Do you seriously think that the release of the tape is more harmful to Ireland than the actual phone call?
Yep. Everyone has been chewed out by their dad. To differing degrees, mind you, but kids learn how to deal with parents. Even hot headed ones.
Where does one learn how do deal with the fact that EVERYONE this girl walks past knows who she is, and why they know her?
Would you want your 11 year old kid to be on those gossip TV shows? Supermarket magazines?
Her mom did that to her.
If you really believe embarrassment is worse than abuse, you and I will probably never agree on this issue.