Actually, I am a woman, and my " political" beliefs only encompass the simple words that I changed my signature to below. I remember being impressed with this documentary for numerous reasons, including the way the people in the film were portrayed as unreservedly living their lives, raising their children, and living their lives with a freedom many would envy, yet with social consequences that they did not care about - all of which were parts of the main subject I believe the documentarian wanted us to see. His point of view was well made, and the film was well crafted. I remember all of that.
I do not remember the particular father that pinched his daughter. However, for that passing remark or episode to have caused me to react as I did means I felt, so I still feel, that individual needs serious help with parenting skills. "I was spanked/slapped/pinched/punched/belittled when I was I child so there's nothing wrong with it" is most definitely NOT a valid argument. It is obvious to me by your comments that there would not be a reasonable debate with you on this subject. I will say I am very sorry for you, I feel sorrow at the childhood you obviously had, and I fear for your children. They will repeat the pattern of abuse and that, THAT is the saddest part of your life story.
Human Rights: Know Them, Demand Them, Defend Them
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