Signs of the Apocalypse_3

Well it seems as though it will be decided by a jury if paddling is child abuse.  According to this story the kid had bruises.  My father paddled me.  Do I resent him?  I think it has caused a void in our relationship.  A void that can only be filled by a big bear hug.  I don't think he will go for that.  Did I get bruises?  No.  But I think I got emotional bruises.  Sniff sniff.  My mother also paddled us, but my resounding picture of her paddling was when she spanked my older brother and he started to laugh.  My mother's serious face could not contain the laughter.  Ahhh good times good times.  I personally am all for spanking.  One time my dad gave me an ultimatum.  I could pick up all the sticks in the backyard or get a spanking.  Well I feared spanking like the plague so I picked the chore.  SO my dad used spanking to get chores done.  What a manipulator.