Example, you have a new family move in next door.
You often hear the father using his belt to lash the kids for misbehaving.
Are you calling the police?
yes
shareLashing with a belt?
Absolutely, that's assault of a minor and I'd figure the louse was probably an angry drunk that should be questioned by Law Enforcement
it doesn't work, anyway.
shareBeating a kid only works if you want to create another asshole that grows up to beat their kid
It's one of those 'cycles'
I got my ass beat as a kid and all it did was make me hate my father. I vowed back then that I'd never do that to my kids and I didn't and I have wonderful relationships with them. The cycle can be broken.
shareYes I would do it.
shareI'd confront the father at first opportunity. If he was contrite, I'd play it by ear. If not, I'd call the police, and tell him so.
shareNo.
shareHow bad is the kid?
share