People with strict parents: How often do you get beat?

mathyone
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:57:47 +0000

@lostaccount, Actually, hitting kids is illegal in some countries but the US is not one of them. In fact, 19 states also allow teachers to hit kids in school. Simply hitting is not considered abuse. What is allowed and what is considered discipline vs abuse varies by state. If the OP was hit for discipline, I think it would only generally be considered abuse if it leaves bruises or other lasting marks. Which seems likely if they are breaking wooden spoons. But while hitting is allowed, I think the vast majority of parents who hit for discipline are spanking little kids.

So the US is not such a gentle and progressive country as many posters imagine. Google it and see all the ways states allow adults to hit kids. That said, OP, what you describe is not normal, most likely would be considered abuse in your state, and it’s a horrible way for your parents to treat you.