Sometimes threatening your parents is a "GOOD" thing, but I feel in Britts situation her parents do not beat her. There is a difference between slapping/spanking than beating. Anytime my mother would try to hit me I would try to call the police but she would always hide the phone or something else. But....my mom beat the heeby geebys out of me! I only wish I would have been able to talk to the police and let them know what was going on.


There were a few times the social services were called. I prayed each time that they would take us away but at the same time I was so scared to be seperated from my family I always lied and said things were fine. I wanted to stay with my younger brother and sister and DID NOT want them to go into a foster home. My mother never hit them when they were babies or toddlers but when they turned around 3 or 4 she started spanking them and HARD! She still slaps us (and I'm 23 tomorrow mind you) if we accidently step on her toes , even though it is her fault that she isn't wearing shoes. But that's just the way she is. Thank god she doesn't beat anymore. I do not blame her though because my brother and sisters father beat her everyday, sending her to the hospital while pregnant wth my sister. My older brother and I would always try to stop him but we were so young and weak. In return she would take it out on us. She finally sought help and now I love her lots! She does have her moments (like the toes inccidents) but she is now a great mom. She doesn't slap unless my younger brother and sister need it, which is rarely ever. Thank god for my stepfather! He turned her life around.

But please do not joke unless you are really in trouble like I was. You would not believe the sort of mess you can cause.

Slapping and spanking are NOT being beaten. If your mother punches you, throws you in the shower (long story) or something else then DO report it. Talk to someone like a teacher or friends mom and let them know you and YOUR MOTHER/FATHER need help.