Isn’t it wild how people understand that using physical violence against another adult is bad, but then will still proudly use physical violence against the most vulnerable members of our society?
Very true. I also find that that group B also includes many people who think violence in general is fine. Physical violence, social violence, even sexual violence. Abuse messes people up.
Isn’t it wild how people understand that using physical violence against another adult is bad, but then will still proudly use physical violence against the most vulnerable members of our society?
Too many folks still firmly believe either:
A) “spare the rod and spoil the child”
B) I was spanked as a kid and I turned out ok, so it’s fine
To the second group, I always want to say, “No you didn’t. You turned out as someone who thinks hitting kids is acceptable.”
Very true. I also find that that group B also includes many people who think violence in general is fine. Physical violence, social violence, even sexual violence. Abuse messes people up.
And those that do not are always, in my experience, fucked up in some other manner that often makes them barely functional.
EDIT: Tired brain did but use English effectively.
Exactly