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One word: Bullshit! You're making up a bullshit evo-psych narrative that has nothing whatsoever to do with reality.

Abusing children (and yes, spanking is child abuse) is the exact opposite of "nurturing". And the claim that child abuse proponents like you love to make that the only alternative to child abuse is not setting any boundaries is just so much more transparent bullshit.

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Explain how emotional manipulation is healthy and intrinsically superior?

I see what you're trying to do, but even at face value: emotional manipulation does not break the fundamental trust children have in their parents, and it does not teach the children that violence solves problem and might makes right.

> emotional manipulation does not break the fundamental trust children have in their parents

It certainly can. I'm not taking either side in this argument, but the claim here is overstated.

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