I am going to respectfully to disagree with you. I am happy for you that you were able to find a way to make breakthroughs that got you out of whatever abuse you may have endured that brought you to where you are now. Not everyone is willing, or able, to get there. I can't, nor would it be prudent or reasonable, for me to imagine how difficult that must have been.

I appreciate your condolences regarding my parents. However, I never, and still don't, feel like I was abused. Were they perfect? Of course not, and I would be remiss to assume that anyone is capable of it. Therefore, I can not, nor will I, accept any claims of bad parenting. You piss with the cock you've got.

Regardless, I very much enjoyed our interactions this evening. Thanks for the insight.

Which one? I've made many.

Considering that I'm a grown man, I have the hindsight to understand that I have never been beaten by my parents, who are long dead.

Did I experience physical discipline as a child? Absolutely. I learned incredibly valuable lessons that I will never forget.

The world at large has caused much more irreparable damage to me, primarily due to my resistance of my parents attempts to teach me how to conduct myself in a proper manner in a cruel, unforgiving society.

I regret nothing other than taking so long to accept discipline and instructions from two parents who wished nothing more than for me to excel in this harsh environment. I miss them dearly.

I respectfully agree 100%.

Don't conflate "beating" with "discipline". You should never beat your children. For real, never.

That's... debatable.

Studies performed, especially in social sciences, have always heavily leaned towards the biases of the person/s conducting the study. Everyone has their own perspectives. I, as well as many others throughout history, just happen to disagree with yours.

You're welcome to your opinion. I was a child once, also.