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About this quote

What does it mean?
Sarcasm criticizing violence against children.
In plain terms
Hitting a child is brave only in name.
What can you take from it?
Violence against the weak is cowardly.

Where it applies

  • critiquing violence
  • parenting issues

Putting it to work

  • rejecting violence
  • defending the vulnerable

Questions to consider

  • What is true courage?
  • How should children be treated?

Another view

Sarcasm may not convince the violent.

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