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Originally Posted by billiechic

NO, it wouldn't. If the mother was abusive and the father wasn't then I support the father being the custodial parent. Abuse is abuse, regardless of who does it. But I did not say that an abusive parent should not have a second chance.

And to answer your question..NO I have NEVER touched my child in anger. I admit that I have raised my voice (as I'm sure every parent has done at some point), but I've seen first hand what continuous yelling, name calling and sometimes violence can do. I'm not claiming to be perfect. Like everyone else I have had a difficult time disciplining my child and controlling my emotions, but that is human. It is how we deal with those emotions that either makes us abusive or not, having them is completely normal.

Well said ... and a female parent perspective I may add...