Results: Do you think Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings should have his contract terminated by the Vikings, and be suspended indefinitely by the NFL for whipping his son with a switch like Ray Rice was for punching his wife in the face?
Published on 09/18/2014
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Do you think Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings should have his contract terminated by the Vikings, and be suspended indefinitely by the NFL for whipping his son with a switch like Ray Rice was for punching his wife in the face? Yes
41%
829 votes
No
20%
417 votes
Undecided
24%
485 votes
Not Applicable
15%
312 votes
- na
- 1
- good use of both people for one survey
- abuse is abuse
- na
- yes u can dicapline your children but when u leave marks that is going to far.how would u like to walk around with bruises from being hit
- none
- i hate child abuse because thats what it was
- he caused marks and cuts on the child. he deserves to be put in prison.
- none
- 1
- i this this goes too far. i personally don't believe spankings with a switch do any good, but my mom had it done to her and she turned out to be a pretty awesome person.
- don't care
- i'm not familiar with the story so i don't want to judge yet.
- -
- if these things are let go and theres no impact on them they become more and more imune to what there doing and things could get very bad for the victums these so cald celebs feel there invinsible and seldom suffer for things they do something needs to be done
- using a switch is a harsh form of spanking, but it's not abuse because its not beating, torture, etc. also the purpose was discipline. punching is beating which is assault, etc. it's purpose is to satisfy the anger of a person who has lost control, and control another person through fear. sick!
- na
- it depends. i know this kind of thing is frowned upon but i was whipped with belts, switches, spoons, etc. and i am not a violent person nor have i hit anyone in my adult life. i suspect adrian was whipped as a child as well. sometimes children need strong discipline.
- as long as it is not abuse, which that was not, it's none of anyone's business how he chooses to discipline his son.
- no
- animal
- hold on. this is not just an athlete issue. its men around the world in all types of professions or jobs -- educated and uneducated. give me a break. some kids need a good butt kicking.
- na
- they have only been charged not found guilty
- that was an old time standard punishment. his goal was most likely not to hurt his child but to punish him, he was doing what his parents taught him. classes in parenting would have been a better idea
- no
- too much going on
- but they never will because he is too valuable to the vikings & the nfl but these things keep happening & players need to grow up as they enter adulthood & not be coddled by "friends & family"
- need to know more info
- he is a bad role model
- if they do
- need to be a better example
- na
- our athletes need to set a good example like teachers and other role models for our children
- don't pay attention to drama.
- na
- no
- na
- he should be fired and sent to prison for whipping his son shame on him
- no
- he's an animal and should be punished.i wish i could whip him and give him a taste of his own barbaric medicine!
- this was more than just a spanking. leaving marks and open wounds is abuse. the kid is only 4 years old. punishment doesn't fit the crime so to speak.
- this should not be tolerated by anyone
- all abusers should go to jail
- its one thing to spank a child for discipline, but to beat him with a tree limb is child abuse.
- did he abuse him or switched him? nothing wrong with a good whooping
- it depends
- n.a.
- i think they need serious, serious help!!!!!! both the abused and the abuser, so very sad!!!
- na
- people are human we all mistakes in life.
- the president has been set so now they have to follow up on it
- employers are not the police nor the justice system. if an employment contract has ethics clauses then suspension while a case is before the courts may be within the employer's rights. if the person is found guilty, then loss of job is usually within the law.
- i am pro whuppins!!! just don't go over board.
- r
- he was probably raised by parents that did the same to him. i think he needs counseling.
- a switch has been used for centuries and there is nothing wrong with it. spare the rod..spoil the child
- he's a baby and their are other ways to discipline children without beating them
- i wasn't there but i don't believe in abuse and both these cases fall into that category for me. even though it is in their private lives, they represent the team and have a certain responsibility to set the standard of behavior as public figures.
- however, both nfl players need counseling and therapy. i feel the nfl should pay for services for their players as playing and practicing a rough sport like football will cause anger issues
- he should have known better...even though he was brought up this way doent make it right
- hitting a child teaches that child that violence is the answer. why aren't we allowed to hit adults who do something wrong? it's perfectly ok to hit a child because they can't hit back!
- i say no because of the fact that it is still legal in 16 states to strap your child, i am against using anything other than a slight tap on the ass in extreme cases but only with the hand that way its more of a shock to the child and embarrassement if you pull there pants down in front of others.
- don't really care what happens to any of them, they make their choices
- does'nt matter/ either way he's already a rich man regardless the carreer, so he don't actually care.
- i think these guys have serious issues but kicking them when they need help is not the solution either . get them in a program and get them help so they can support their families. education and therapy is definitely required and maybe spending time in a jail cell on weekends.
- i think the legal system has to play out before his contract should be terminated. i think the action they took is fine, basically suspension with pay.
- that is a personal decision not to be made public
- have to work that for the judge decide it not for nfl to decide.
- all abusers should face harsh consequences!
- i don't care who you are abuse is wrong.
- same punishment for the same crime.
- kids need to know ,what is acceptable in a life of a minority,we never have it easy,and if this takes a hard lesson,then so be it ,we are still in a world where every thing around our children can always have either good or bad influences es..as said by the man eddie g.wip his ass from go to prison.
- the severity of the beating on a 4 year old was way over the top.....if he's that brutal with a young child what will he do to a 8 year old or a 12 year old.....had it not been as severe as it was, it would be different. it's should be ok to punish a child but you have to know when to stop
- i think that the nfl has to make definite rules about their players in regard to violence, and then stick to them.
- spare the rod and spoil the child.
- i think in iether case your personal life should not affect you work life. people should just mind thier own buisness. yes they are wrong for what they did but that is for the courts to decied not thier bosses....
- i don't know the complete deltails.
- his kid [proubly deserved it..i think parents should be able to smack there kids if they get out of line
- this happened a year ago, plus it was his kid he was punishing...the nfl is butting in too much now...
- no
- it is a personal matter and should not be discussed publicly let the courts sort it out.
- no
- it depends how hard the whipping was, space the rod and spoil the child, this is a old proverb that used minimum ally still can work in today's societu
- my parents used a switch on me as child but never left horrible slash-looking marks on my body and definitely not the amount shown on his child. he had to be in a rage to do something like that.
- vote quimby!
- dy
- these guys are being paid way way too much
- if their is child abuse involved yes! if people lose their team over something they said, then a child abuser should be given the same fate. you can discipline a child, but there are limits before you went too far. the evidence must be their.
- just family stuff no that bad
- yes he hurt his son, but he didn't beat his son.
- who cares
- what a peice of shit he deserves to be shit on and punched in the fucking face
- i think criminal matters are between the assailant and police and victims, not employers. unless, the act happened at work, or affected work, like he didn't show up because he was in jail. i do however understand that there may be clauses in the contract that cover this type of thing.
- wd
- this is going too far
- x
- this is a person home life. its called invasion of privacy. it is an embarrassment to the team, for your private business to be put into the street so penalize them.
- zzzzzzzzzz
- no he was simply disciplining his kid. he realized he went to far and is getting counselling. not child abuse. if it happens again, then talking about this.
- i think it's disgusting what stars/athletes can get away with...it definitely sets bad examples for the thousands of kids/young adults who look up to/admire them!
- it's sad that a lot of children actually look up to these athletes. these guys are heroes to some of these children. we are all human beings and make mistakes but there is no excuse for this kind of behavior , by these athletes. it's a sad situation all around.
- no the two are different! whipping his kid is not really bad, my parents whipped us
- but only because he lied about it and there is alot more to the story.
- my generation often get this type of punishment but it made an impression that you should stop. it's since all the 1960's liberal psycho-babble that parents have felt the pressure to "reason" with children instead of establish early on who is the adult and who is the child.
- only if convicted
- i also think the one who killed the pit bulls should of stayed in jail as should these idiots they think they are invincible
- and he should have the child taken away and do jail time for assault and child abuse
- hes disgusting and should be in jail
- if thats what it was no
- growing up, all kids were spanked or a switch or belt from daddys pants was used . we had respect for our parents/grandparents and authority. todays children know their parents can get in trouble for these things today. we need our rights back so we can keep our kids in line. i do not believe in abu
- ,
- it's child abuse and he should be charged for such. it's also a criminal offense.
- in the year 2014, really?
- none
- no
- he was discipling his child
- this does not appear to be the first time he has done this sort of thing to his child.
- i think that's what they did if that's what i heard right on the news this evening.
- i physically punished my child as my parents did me. i believe that as long as the punishment is for a very short length of time and not hard enough to injury the child and the reason for the punishment is justifiable, it's okay.
- these overpaid american idiots need to be taught a lesson.
- it's a legal thing first.
- people with money need to know they are not above the law. they think they can do whatever they want with no consequences. it's about time the law and sports team owners stood up.
- it's discipline and people need to get over it!
- yes i think that there are better ways to discipline especially when someone is only 4 yrs old than resorting to violence. and he's much to strong a guy to be disciplining like that at all just his own body strength in general is too strong.
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 0.39% | 8 |
| no | 0.34% | 7 |
| none | 0.15% | 3 |
| 1 | 0.10% | 2 |
| good use of both people for one survey | 0.05% | 1 |
| abuse is abuse | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes u can dicapline your children but when u leave marks that is going to far.how would u like to walk around with bruises from being hit | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate child abuse because thats what it was | 0.05% | 1 |
| he caused marks and cuts on the child. he deserves to be put in prison. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i this this goes too far. i personally don't believe spankings with a switch do any good, but my mom had it done to her and she turned out to be a pretty awesome person. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not familiar with the story so i don't want to judge yet. | 0.05% | 1 |
| - | 0.05% | 1 |
| if these things are let go and theres no impact on them they become more and more imune to what there doing and things could get very bad for the victums these so cald celebs feel there invinsible and seldom suffer for things they do something needs to be done | 0.05% | 1 |
| using a switch is a harsh form of spanking, but it's not abuse because its not beating, torture, etc. also the purpose was discipline. punching is beating which is assault, etc. it's purpose is to satisfy the anger of a person who has lost control, and control another person through fear. sick! | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends. i know this kind of thing is frowned upon but i was whipped with belts, switches, spoons, etc. and i am not a violent person nor have i hit anyone in my adult life. i suspect adrian was whipped as a child as well. sometimes children need strong discipline. | 0.05% | 1 |
| as long as it is not abuse, which that was not, it's none of anyone's business how he chooses to discipline his son. | 0.05% | 1 |
| animal | 0.05% | 1 |
| hold on. this is not just an athlete issue. its men around the world in all types of professions or jobs -- educated and uneducated. give me a break. some kids need a good butt kicking. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they have only been charged not found guilty | 0.05% | 1 |
| that was an old time standard punishment. his goal was most likely not to hurt his child but to punish him, he was doing what his parents taught him. classes in parenting would have been a better idea | 0.05% | 1 |
| too much going on | 0.05% | 1 |
| but they never will because he is too valuable to the vikings & the nfl but these things keep happening & players need to grow up as they enter adulthood & not be coddled by "friends & family" | 0.05% | 1 |
| need to know more info | 0.05% | 1 |
| he is a bad role model | 0.05% | 1 |
| if they do | 0.05% | 1 |
| need to be a better example | 0.05% | 1 |
| our athletes need to set a good example like teachers and other role models for our children | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't pay attention to drama. | 0.05% | 1 |
| he should be fired and sent to prison for whipping his son shame on him | 0.05% | 1 |
| he's an animal and should be punished.i wish i could whip him and give him a taste of his own barbaric medicine! | 0.05% | 1 |
| this was more than just a spanking. leaving marks and open wounds is abuse. the kid is only 4 years old. punishment doesn't fit the crime so to speak. | 0.05% | 1 |
| this should not be tolerated by anyone | 0.05% | 1 |
| all abusers should go to jail | 0.05% | 1 |
| its one thing to spank a child for discipline, but to beat him with a tree limb is child abuse. | 0.05% | 1 |
| did he abuse him or switched him? nothing wrong with a good whooping | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| n.a. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think they need serious, serious help!!!!!! both the abused and the abuser, so very sad!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| people are human we all mistakes in life. | 0.05% | 1 |
| the president has been set so now they have to follow up on it | 0.05% | 1 |
| employers are not the police nor the justice system. if an employment contract has ethics clauses then suspension while a case is before the courts may be within the employer's rights. if the person is found guilty, then loss of job is usually within the law. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am pro whuppins!!! just don't go over board. | 0.05% | 1 |
| r | 0.05% | 1 |
| he was probably raised by parents that did the same to him. i think he needs counseling. | 0.05% | 1 |
| a switch has been used for centuries and there is nothing wrong with it. spare the rod..spoil the child | 0.05% | 1 |
| he's a baby and their are other ways to discipline children without beating them | 0.05% | 1 |
| i wasn't there but i don't believe in abuse and both these cases fall into that category for me. even though it is in their private lives, they represent the team and have a certain responsibility to set the standard of behavior as public figures. | 0.05% | 1 |
| however, both nfl players need counseling and therapy. i feel the nfl should pay for services for their players as playing and practicing a rough sport like football will cause anger issues | 0.05% | 1 |
| he should have known better...even though he was brought up this way doent make it right | 0.05% | 1 |
| hitting a child teaches that child that violence is the answer. why aren't we allowed to hit adults who do something wrong? it's perfectly ok to hit a child because they can't hit back! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i say no because of the fact that it is still legal in 16 states to strap your child, i am against using anything other than a slight tap on the ass in extreme cases but only with the hand that way its more of a shock to the child and embarrassement if you pull there pants down in front of others. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't really care what happens to any of them, they make their choices | 0.05% | 1 |
| does'nt matter/ either way he's already a rich man regardless the carreer, so he don't actually care. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think these guys have serious issues but kicking them when they need help is not the solution either . get them in a program and get them help so they can support their families. education and therapy is definitely required and maybe spending time in a jail cell on weekends. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think the legal system has to play out before his contract should be terminated. i think the action they took is fine, basically suspension with pay. | 0.05% | 1 |
| that is a personal decision not to be made public | 0.05% | 1 |
| have to work that for the judge decide it not for nfl to decide. | 0.05% | 1 |
| all abusers should face harsh consequences! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't care who you are abuse is wrong. | 0.05% | 1 |
| same punishment for the same crime. | 0.05% | 1 |
| kids need to know ,what is acceptable in a life of a minority,we never have it easy,and if this takes a hard lesson,then so be it ,we are still in a world where every thing around our children can always have either good or bad influences es..as said by the man eddie g.wip his ass from go to prison. | 0.05% | 1 |
| the severity of the beating on a 4 year old was way over the top.....if he's that brutal with a young child what will he do to a 8 year old or a 12 year old.....had it not been as severe as it was, it would be different. it's should be ok to punish a child but you have to know when to stop | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think that the nfl has to make definite rules about their players in regard to violence, and then stick to them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| spare the rod and spoil the child. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think in iether case your personal life should not affect you work life. people should just mind thier own buisness. yes they are wrong for what they did but that is for the courts to decied not thier bosses.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't know the complete deltails. | 0.05% | 1 |
| his kid [proubly deserved it..i think parents should be able to smack there kids if they get out of line | 0.05% | 1 |
| this happened a year ago, plus it was his kid he was punishing...the nfl is butting in too much now... | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is a personal matter and should not be discussed publicly let the courts sort it out. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends how hard the whipping was, space the rod and spoil the child, this is a old proverb that used minimum ally still can work in today's societu | 0.05% | 1 |
| my parents used a switch on me as child but never left horrible slash-looking marks on my body and definitely not the amount shown on his child. he had to be in a rage to do something like that. | 0.05% | 1 |
| vote quimby! | 0.05% | 1 |
| dy | 0.05% | 1 |
| these guys are being paid way way too much | 0.05% | 1 |
| if their is child abuse involved yes! if people lose their team over something they said, then a child abuser should be given the same fate. you can discipline a child, but there are limits before you went too far. the evidence must be their. | 0.05% | 1 |
| just family stuff no that bad | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes he hurt his son, but he didn't beat his son. | 0.05% | 1 |
| who cares | 0.05% | 1 |
| what a peice of shit he deserves to be shit on and punched in the fucking face | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think criminal matters are between the assailant and police and victims, not employers. unless, the act happened at work, or affected work, like he didn't show up because he was in jail. i do however understand that there may be clauses in the contract that cover this type of thing. | 0.05% | 1 |
| wd | 0.05% | 1 |
| this is going too far | 0.05% | 1 |
| x | 0.05% | 1 |
| this is a person home life. its called invasion of privacy. it is an embarrassment to the team, for your private business to be put into the street so penalize them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| zzzzzzzzzz | 0.05% | 1 |
| no he was simply disciplining his kid. he realized he went to far and is getting counselling. not child abuse. if it happens again, then talking about this. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think it's disgusting what stars/athletes can get away with...it definitely sets bad examples for the thousands of kids/young adults who look up to/admire them! | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's sad that a lot of children actually look up to these athletes. these guys are heroes to some of these children. we are all human beings and make mistakes but there is no excuse for this kind of behavior , by these athletes. it's a sad situation all around. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no the two are different! whipping his kid is not really bad, my parents whipped us | 0.05% | 1 |
| but only because he lied about it and there is alot more to the story. | 0.05% | 1 |
| my generation often get this type of punishment but it made an impression that you should stop. it's since all the 1960's liberal psycho-babble that parents have felt the pressure to "reason" with children instead of establish early on who is the adult and who is the child. | 0.05% | 1 |
| only if convicted | 0.05% | 1 |
| i also think the one who killed the pit bulls should of stayed in jail as should these idiots they think they are invincible | 0.05% | 1 |
| and he should have the child taken away and do jail time for assault and child abuse | 0.05% | 1 |
| hes disgusting and should be in jail | 0.05% | 1 |
| if thats what it was no | 0.05% | 1 |
| growing up, all kids were spanked or a switch or belt from daddys pants was used . we had respect for our parents/grandparents and authority. todays children know their parents can get in trouble for these things today. we need our rights back so we can keep our kids in line. i do not believe in abu | 0.05% | 1 |
| , | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's child abuse and he should be charged for such. it's also a criminal offense. | 0.05% | 1 |
| in the year 2014, really? | 0.05% | 1 |
| he was discipling his child | 0.05% | 1 |
| this does not appear to be the first time he has done this sort of thing to his child. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think that's what they did if that's what i heard right on the news this evening. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i physically punished my child as my parents did me. i believe that as long as the punishment is for a very short length of time and not hard enough to injury the child and the reason for the punishment is justifiable, it's okay. | 0.05% | 1 |
| these overpaid american idiots need to be taught a lesson. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's a legal thing first. | 0.05% | 1 |
| people with money need to know they are not above the law. they think they can do whatever they want with no consequences. it's about time the law and sports team owners stood up. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's discipline and people need to get over it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes i think that there are better ways to discipline especially when someone is only 4 yrs old than resorting to violence. and he's much to strong a guy to be disciplining like that at all just his own body strength in general is too strong. | 0.05% | 1 |
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