“I would probably deck a person who threatened my child. [And that women wasn’t disciplining, she was just talking] “
And promptly get arrested for assault 🙁
But yes, I agree. Still the point of that story was that the mommy was coddling and cajoling her clearly out of control child, when STERN talk and fear of reprisal was all that was needed. Look, I agree with you that potching is not something to be done – as a rule – but sometimes it IS necessary, and as I said, I hope you never find a situation where it is warranted.