It is the priest’s job to resolve family disputes like this. A father that harms his children is in serious sin and would be denied communion until he repents if the mother informs the priest. If the father is not controllable by the priest and there is grave necessity, separation and civil divorce is permitted.
And what do you propose that the priest do? Live at the home 24/7 to make sure that the man doesn't beat his family?
A father that harms his children is in serious sin and would be denied communion until he repents if the mother informs the priest.
Do you think that a man like this doesn't already know that? Or that he cares?
If the father is not controllable by the priest and there is grave necessity, separation and civil divorce is permitted.
Before or after he hospitalizes or kills someone?