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I've called the cops before, when it went beyond the point of spanking (which is legal) and into abuse.

More than a few times. People don't do it like they used to, but some people just don't care. Last time, I saw a woman hit her kid in the head with an open hand slap. But it was loud enough that people came around corners wondering what it was, and the kid had been knocked down by it.

The very first time I ever called the cops about something like that, a dude was literally stomping on his kid's hand. I was too young to realize I could have stepped in, but I sure as hell went to the pay phone outside the pizza place and called.

I am legally obligated to speak up/report.

Must be the US thing.

Maybe 25 years ago it was more visible.
Now, rare. But they probably beat them in private.

'Murica!

Never seen that in my country even once in my whole life. I saw a guy beat his dog once and lots of people, including me, stepped in and held him till the cops came.

I never see this.

My parents cared too much about their outward appearances. They'd put fear into me for a long time and then beat me and/or destroy my things at home.

Some shit needs to be immediatelt addressed. If the kid's trashin merchandise or attacking customers then yeah sure shake em out of it. But smacking a kid for whining or being a smartass? Nah you're an asshole.