i think the terms "beating" and "spanking" are sometimes used too interchangeably.
for the context of this discussion i think of beating as something born out of shortcomings in the adult (poor temper, insecure, frustrated, cruel) while spanking is done for the shortcomings of the child (to teach respect, avoid greater repercussions later in life, provide palpable consequences, etc.)
beating is done too the child, spanking is done for the child. the difference is clear to both parties when they see it.
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