One thing about the internet is that social media users are going to question your parenting. No matter what, someone will always think you’re wrong. It can be stressful for new parents. But content creators also know that discussing kids and parenting is a sure way to bring in views, even if the feedback is negative. One Bachelor Nation couple is under fire after gleefully revealing plans to spank their toddler. Keep reading for more on their reasoning for the discipline.
Can Spanking Harm Your Child?
Spanking as discipline is a hotly debated topic among psychology experts. Using pain as a way to keep a child in line is used less today than in the past. Many states have laws against corporal punishment.
Many research studies have been done on the topic. Research in 2021 found that spanking was an ineffective means of discipline and overly harmful to a child’s development. Other studies have found similar results but spanking continues to be a method used by some parents.
Madison Prewett & Husband Gleefully Discuss Hitting Their Child
Madison Prewett gained fame on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor partly due to her religious beliefs. She vowed to remain a virgin until marriage and ultimately left the show after finding out Peter was intimate with another woman.
The former reality star married Grant Troutt, a minister who shared her beliefs, in 2022. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Hosanna in January 2025. Since her time on The Bachelor, Madison Prewett has become a social media influencer who often talks about religion. She co-hosts a podcast with her husband about spreading the word of the Bible.
In one recent episode, they discussed what the Bible says about discipline. They both believe in the scripture that says to punish disobedient children with a rod. A clip of the discussion went viral on social media. Grant Troutt gleefully discussed how he can’t wait until their daughter is older so he can pull her pants down and spank her.
Madison Prewett agreed with the discipline, but planned to tell their daughter that she only spanked her out of love.
Bachelor Nation Fans Angrily Attack Couple
Bachelor Nation fans took to social media to share their thoughts on what Madison and her upset said. Many were disgusted and disturbed.
- “Incredibly disturbing to see a parent *giddy* about hitting their child who is currently still a baby”
- “How a Christ follower can say the Bible tells you to hit your kids is BEYOND ME. Jesus quite literally said to root yourself in gentleness and kindness. To not provoke your children. He never said to beat them”
- “That’s called child abuse. You are teaching your child to fear you. End of discussion.”
- “Why do they seem joyous and excited about doing it? The creepy smile on their faces. This is so wrong”
- “The joy on his face when he repeats that they will be spanking their child….. disturbing”
What do you think of the Bachelor Nation couple seeming happy about the prospect of spanking their young child?
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