It is NOT normal to "discipline" a child by means of near-suffocation. I would say that would be closer to attempted murder than it would be to discipline. Even though you were a moody child, there are rewards and consequences for positive outcomes. Even though corporal punishment IS allowed, physical & emotional abuse is NOT, not matter what era you live in. The counselor, in my opinion, should have taken action as you had reported that you were being abused, regardless of what you dad said in his defense. Just remember, we all deserve a second chance as adults, so as children we deserve more chances, since our brains aren't actually fully developed yet...
Is it normal to think abuse is discipline
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It is NOT normal to "discipline" a child by means of near-suffocation. I would say that would be closer to attempted murder than it would be to discipline. Even though you were a moody child, there are rewards and consequences for positive outcomes. Even though corporal punishment IS allowed, physical & emotional abuse is NOT, not matter what era you live in. The counselor, in my opinion, should have taken action as you had reported that you were being abused, regardless of what you dad said in his defense. Just remember, we all deserve a second chance as adults, so as children we deserve more chances, since our brains aren't actually fully developed yet...