[taxcontrol]

welts and bruising on the buttocks,

That is going too far.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

My dad used to beat my ass black and blue. There's a better way to do it and I admire the heck out of parents who manage to raise their kids without it. But it's not worthy of an arrest and police record.

[Sopater]

That is going too far.

If it's true, agreed.

[rednesss]

Bollocks, my Grandma used to keep a willow switch above every door in the house. Step out of line too long or too often and you got to know that willow switch. Your butt heels quickly, bad behavior lasts a lifetime.