Beating your children makes them submissive and more likely to believe everything you say. It also helps prevent that nasty curiosity and free thinking that often leads to evil atheism! Christians tend to not think about things. If they haven't questioned the religion they were raised with, what are the chances they've taken the time to question the discipline? They'd rather risk "accidentally" killing their kids than using their fucking brains.
That and, they have a book that says it's OK to hurt people smaller than them. "Pick on someone your own size!" means nothing to these people.
That and, they have a book that says it's OK to hurt people smaller than them. "Pick on someone your own size!" means nothing to these people.