I'm Asian........................
Well if that didn't say much...that child abuse crap is pure bullshit. I've been hit at least more than 15 times by (each time at least 20 whips) my parents with bamboo sticks when i was growing up (the thin ones hurt the most
)...and I'm fine and am a very disciplined person.
I do agree that excessive abuse will leave mental damage in children...discipline to a certain extent will only do good for the child.