My mom used to beat me with belts and extension cords regularly as a form of discipline. Cut school? That's a beating with an extension cord and maybe a few slaps in the face.

I don't use corporal punishment on my children and never will.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/11/21/georgia-megachurch-pastor-child-abuse-allegations/87392709007/

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Megachurch fires pastor accused of child abuse

Kenneth McFarland worked at 2819 Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He's accused of beating a 15-year-old with a power cord.

USA TODAY