Other reviews give a glimpse into the private lives of parents and their disciplinary tactics. One reviewer wrote, “Not worth the money. Spanked my kids with it, all they did was laughed at me. Hardly made there (sic) butts red. Didn’t laughed to long (sic), when I took the belt to them. Guess all the paddle is good for. Is (sic) the fireplace.”
Still others gave the spanking paddle sterling reviews. One wrote, “Very effective. The sight of it inspires good behavior.” Another said, “Excellent paddle. Very effective for display at home.” Others described the spanking paddle as “perfect” and a “great reminder.”
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, an uptick in domestic abuse has been reported. According to Healthline, “the number of child abuse victims 5 years of age and older tripled” in 2020 when compared to abuse rates between 2016 and 2019.
According to ChildCare.Gov, anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect. The website advises, “If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being mistreated, call 1-800-422-2253 immediately. This ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline can provide information on how to make a report.”
