This is the most heartbreaking thing I have seen in a while. As a Nigerian I am no stranger to corporal punishment, but there is a very clear line after which corporal punishment turns into abuse. This makes me so angry. Especially the reason the father gave for doing this. So what? Your child doesn't know how old he is. If he doesn't know, tell him. He's only five years old for goodness' sake.
Seriously?
Seriously?
This is the most heartbreaking thing I have seen in a while. As a Nigerian I am no stranger to corporal punishment, but there is a very clear line after which corporal punishment turns into abuse. This makes me so angry. Especially the reason the father gave for doing this. So what? Your child doesn't know how old he is. If he doesn't know, tell him. He's only five years old for goodness' sake.
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