Charles Barkley urges parents to ‘whoop’ their kids, says discipline is essential
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NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley issued a blunt call for stricter parenting on Mar. 24, 2026, telling mothers and fathers who refuse to “whoop” their children that they need to “believe in discipline.”
Barkley’s remarks, reported by the New York Post, criticized what he views as a modern reluctance to administer physical punishment. He argued that children benefit from firm boundaries and that parents should not shy away from enforcing them.
The 11-time All-Star did not elaborate on specific incidents or offer additional guidance, but his comments quickly drew attention online, reigniting debate over corporal punishment and effective parenting methods.
Source: New York Post
