Re: My baby’s 1st b-day
I agree and disagree.
Yes, chameli’s initial description of him “hitting” her child is wrong. The FIL is not beating this child. But you can’t negate the fact that he is “swatting” the child in anger to discipline a less than one-year baby. That is not done.
At that masoom age, you do not swat a child in anger, you reprimand a baby with stern words and discipline. If a child is shown anger and physical aggression - then that is what they learn and that is how they will deal issues. That child will learn to swat back when they’re angry and thus the cycle begins.
So yes, the FIL is in the wrong for his actions.