Perspective #1
Nothing works like a good old fashioned ass-whipping! That's what is wrong with kids today... No discipline at home! No respect for parents or any authority. If this happened in more American homes kids today wouldn't be so out of control.
Perspective #2
That was abuse! Punish the parents! They are way outta control! 
I'm leaning toward perspective #__
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are you fucking serious?...ass whipping is draconian, bullshit out of control aggression and leads to nothing but retaliation.
im speaking from experience.
its for simple people who have to ability to control themselves or effectively parent.
if you got beat as a kid, then, sorry, but your parents are pieces of shit...