This is a very well written. You present both sides are the debate well, which is nice to see. I felt a lot of anger when I read the quote by Dr. Jared Pingleton: the idea that you can hit someone in a loving manner is baffling.
Looking forward to more articles from you. I'm now a follower - also looking forward to when that means something :)
Thanks so much Bitcalm. I agree completely. Hitting does not equate to love in my mind, and thus this is a disheartening position to see articulated, especially by a psychologist.
It looks like you and I share common interests, so I will be following you as well. Thank you.
I also send you a tip for that article, but in the memo I meant to say "blog" not "blow." lol