I am confused...In a state of frustration, did disciplinary action become potentially harmful?
When I was younger, I would get so unbearably angry and annoyed. Once, I scolded my dog so harshly-no beating or anything horrid like that-he ran straight to my parents room and hid trembling beneath their bed. I felt so guilty, I gave him a nice piece of meat and let him know I meant no harm. He cowered at the sight of me. I've never felt a more painful heartache. He forgave me later that night, luckily.
Was it sort of like that?