When a parent just spanks and punishes their kid rather than putting in an actual effort to TEACH them appropriate behavior, and to *explain* why they should or can't do something rather than just telling them to do or not to do it.
"Because I said so" is used on a daily basis.
Jane: just put him in time out and get it over with

Lisa: No, that's just lazy parenting and teaches nothing.
by q_w_e_r_t_y March 15, 2021
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