The Adrian Peterson Saga

[ubernoob]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

"Abused" is as overly used in society today as "broken" is in gaming forums.

Please, tell me more of this magical time when kids were just "whooped" (not "abused") and everyone that was "whooped" grew up to be well-adjusted human beings.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by ubernoob

Please, tell me more of this magical time when kids were just "whooped" (not "abused") and everyone that was "whooped" grew up to be well-adjusted human beings.

Where did I mention anything at all about anything in your post?
Fish much?

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

AP bench presses 350 and suffered the loss of a child beaten to death by the mother's BF less than 12 months ago. You'd think that would cause him to err on the side of caution when it came to physically disciplining a 4-year-old. Also, when you father 7 children by 5 different women, perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to brag about having discipline and strong moral fibre as a result of "getting whooped" as a child.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by ubernoob

Please, tell me more of this magical time when kids were just "whooped" (not "abused") and everyone that was "whooped" grew up to be well-adjusted human beings.

Has anyone made that argument? Most responses defending physical punishment are merely contending that it worked/works in their experience...I don't think anyone has claimed that we should beat our way into a more well-adjusted society.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by gopher_guy

The Radisson hotel chain has suspended their sponsorship with the Vikings, in lieu of the Peterson news. Now, here's where things might get rolling...

I can see it getting worse... Larry Fitzgerald Sr. was interviewed on the radio here and he was relating how the press conference with the Vikes GM earlier was one of the most contentious and highly charged media conferences he's been involved with in 36 years as a sportswriter. Apparently the Peterson Saga is playing out a bit differently in Minny compared to the Rice situation as the public are really holding the Vikes accountable for their hypocrisy on this issue.

BTW my stance on this is that yes, i've been spanked with a belt and once with a cord but NEVER did my parents bust me up to the point I was bleeding or scarred more than superficially. I know in some segments of society that has happened and is acceptable but times have changed. You can't go beating your kid to the point that they need stitches, band aids etc etc. That just crosses a line that's not accepted in society today.

Oh and I love how Peterson says in those texts that it isn't his fault, his kid did it himself....Yeah the kid willingly fell down and busted up his head.

Give me a break!

[Candyman5]

Stop bringing weight into this argument, it's a mute point and doesn't matter. Really tired of hearing about it. Like I said before nobody finds a scale before disciplining their child.

Also why does him having 7 children with 5 different woman mater? He gets around, so what? There's plenty of famous and non famous people that do the same. He is paying child support for all of them so what does this have anything to do with the topic at hand?

[ubernoob]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

Has anyone made that argument? Most responses defending physical punishment are merely contending that it worked/works in their experience...I don't think anyone has claimed that we should beat our way into a more well-adjusted society.

Read the thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by CaseIH

I wasnt there to see it so I dont know exactly what happen, but I do know parents now days lack discipline of their kids, and the reason there is so many worthless lazy kids in this world now days.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffx

My maternal grandmother down south had one of those long-a** green hickory switches. She would tear your legs UP, and that switch would be cutting wind too. Back in the day, old folks didn't play. At home, Dad handled most of the discipline. We weren't spanked that often - the threat of getting hit with the belt kept us from doing too much dumb sh*t.

Fear is such great parenting. Reactive, not proactive.

Quote: Originally Posted by CaseIH

Now I think of it I grew up in the wrong time,lol, cause when I was growing up your parents could knock your teeth down your throat and it wasnt considered child abuse, and a Timeout was used in sports only, and Principles could whip your rear too. That timeout BS that people do now just annoys me to know end, my sister and brother do that, and the closest they get to whippen their kids is when Im around they will say if you dont straighten up we will let your uncle whip you, tht usually does the trick cause they know I wont put up with being a bratt.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

"Abused" is as overly used in society today as "broken" is in gaming forums.

I guess we should just turn a blind eye to things that are wrong, because that's what we did in the past. It obviously worked so much better, because nothing was wrong with the world then.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

Has anyone made that argument? Most responses defending physical punishment are merely contending that it worked/works in their experience...I don't think anyone has claimed that we should beat our way into a more well-adjusted society.

Defending physical punishment (and no, I'm not talking about a smack on the behind with a hand) pretty much proves it DIDN'T work well in their case.

[Candyman5]

Quote: Originally Posted by ubernoob

Read the thread. Fear is such great parenting. Reactive, not proactive. I guess we should just turn a blind eye to things that are wrong, because that's what we did in the past. It obviously worked so much better, because nothing was wrong with the world then. Defending physical punishment (and no, I'm not talking about a smack on the behind with a hand) pretty much proves it DIDN'T work well in their case.

That is all in your opinion the same as we all have a opinion but none of us are saying that not disciplining a child with force is bad parenting so I would and I'm sure many others would appreciate it if you wouldn't say "spanking or beating" a child is.