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    I was once an Italian kid. My parents would have beat me if I pronounced spaghetti wrong.

    So no. They don’t.

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      And if they do, they won’t be able to tell you after

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      Kids are about the only thing Italians can beat in a fight.

      Amirite?

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      Ah yes, threats of abuse, famous for always having the outcome they intend

      [edit: especially when dealing with children who are still developing their ability to speak and comprehend speech]

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        It was a critique of being raised by Italian parents in the 80s/90s. Please be aware that I made a joke

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          It was good. I enjoyed it. Not everything needs to trigger some morally righteous response in our world.