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I would seriously consider the fact that, since these people are subjected to violent environments while growing up, they have little value for a similar personal vicinity in which westerners establish. In general, it's very taboo to use violence against your children in the western world, as it is very taboo to mistreat domestic animals in the western world. The value is different, but the same in many respects. Thus, one might be led to believe that, since people are beaten, themselves, they might be prone to mistreating animals. This is a little too much 'environment consideration' for my tastes though - I would prefer to think that people are individuals that make choices and aren't always dependent on society as their crutch for temperance much less achievement.
There are many reasons why westerners have adapted strong aversions to using violence as a disciplinary measure; it's positive punishment - people will only act out of the fear of being beaten again. That is no way for humanity to flourish, but neither is absolute nurture. Stimulation of mind and spirit, devoid of most negative intention (though honest feedback is VERY healthy, it helps people grow) has produced the most favorable of results within the individual human being. Personal violence is a weakness - a first resort for those who prefer to take the easy (and ineffecient) means for control.
Hearts and minds, hearts and minds...
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There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
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