Posted by Teityan on August 12, 1998 at 12:20:48:
In Reply to: Re: TELL ME SMILER posted by BYRON on August 12, 1998 at 06:12:24:
Well said, Robin, including the Harry Chapin reference.
Beating is not humorous, nor is it something to be encouraged as a method of child-rearing. Yes, the abused will run to the abuser, but out of fear, as an attempt to delay punishment. That's reality.
Judith/Teityan