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If you hit a dog, it's animal abuse. If you hit your spouse, it's spousal abuse. If you hit an old person, it's elder abuse. If you hit your child, it's just called parenting. That needs to end Children are not property and have the right not to be beaten.

I got my butt smacked as a child. I lost privileges, got grounded, was disciplined. I turned out to be a fully functioning adult. There are many ways, but all children need discipline and guidance. Free range child rearing produces bullies and criminals.