<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Today I heard a parent berating their child. The parent said to the child "God, you're so fucking stupid!" And then spanked the child. People nearby said it's okay to spank the child cause no serious harm will be done to the child by a simple spank
<|assistant|>
I don't believe a simple spank is an appropriate form of punishment and think the parents should seek other forms of discipline. berating a child in such a way can cause long-term psychological damage and has been proven to contribute to aggressive, hostile behavior in the future. I urge the parent to take a constructive, educational approach when disciplining their child.