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Over what topic has someone argued with you the most on social media? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Like was it a meaningful debate or a flat out flame war? And what was the main theme you were arguing over?

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[–] 5 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

People on social media get irrationally angry when I point out that all science confirms that physical punishment of children for the purpose of behavior change or discipline is a net negative. For both the development of the child and also society as a whole. And as such, any corporeal punishment of children should be considered assault and child abuse. People will desperately defend their right to exert violence on their own children.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    What!? Really!? That's insane. It's the whole boomer generation for ya. Millennial and even Gen Z are now having kids and most I talk to are completely against hitting their children. It's definitely boomers and Gen x (maybe Gen x) .

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    No, not a generational thing. Everyone, including millennials and Gen Z. It's more related to familial trauma. Those who lived through a violent childhood are the ones most likely to defend violence against children. They almost always use the old “I turned out fine, it made me a better person because I was a naughty child. So I will do the same.” It's like survivors of hazing trying to rationalize hazing others in turn.

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