I would like to know what point you (vicariously through the article) are making?
I’m a believer in corporal punishment when applicable and have experienced it first hand by means of the wooden spoon, (Pussy Willow - strong branch) switch, and belt on one occasion.
The lasting impression was the build-up to the dispensing of the punishment i.e. retrieval of the switch or waiting until my father got home. However and when thinking about it more closely, there was never rage within my parents and the process was a pretty controlled procedure. I was never bloodied and only had the fleeting red marks and accompanying tears. But, the lesson was taught effectively.
This incident is an attempt to conflate punishment that I and many others had experienced with abuse. Put these same exact markings (injuries) on an adult (especially a female), and you have aggravated assault.
So Kao why are you reading more into it other than I posted a blog that had notes listed from Charles Stanley's teaching on child discipline. I agree with virtually all of it but come to your own conclusions and findings. I already told you in an earlier post what my point is that to follow Biblical wisdom in applying discipline. Go back and read it again if you still have questions.