re: So you are not allowed to whip your kids now?

After looking at the pics, I'd say he crossed the line. It's not the fact that the kid had welps and blood that bothered me, it's the sheer amount of welps and location that shows he crossed the line for me. It appears that he took the switch and flailed away like a mad man with no regard for location. He didn't count to 10. First rule when spanking a kid, is don't be angry when administering the punishment. Always settle down first or this WILL happen. Anger blinds.