there was no need to tape this. but the kid needs to know that the parents mean business. That father is saving hat kid's life. I was spanked as a kid and I thank everyday for it.
that woman that said it was absolutely child abuse never raised child period. Some children need a stern hitting to be set straight, and they spin it off as child abuse.
maybe if he raised the kid instead of Grandma the kid wouldn't be acting out. everything he did would bring a child neglect case in NY. the belt is only illegal if marks are left in NY.
wow he is in jail for that? crazy
Update: A man is arrested after posting video online of him allegedly abusing his son.
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I've seen hundreds of times...the kids from my generation whose parents have opened up a can of butt-beat when they needed it are almost always great young adults that I enjoy being around. The ones who used "time out" and "grounding" and all that other PC bulls*** have kids that are self-centered whinny little pains in the ass that nobody wants to spend more than 5 mins around.