Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Salman Khan on Childhood Discipline: Slaps and Punches
Salman Khan, a famous Bollywood actor, talked about how he was disciplined as a child.
He said that he didn't mind getting slapped or punched by his father for being naughty.
His sister, however, believes that children should never be hit.
A psychologist explained that getting hit by parents can confuse children and cause long-term problems like stress, trust issues, and anger.
Even if someone says they didn't mind being hit as a child, it might be because their brain learned to accept it as normal.
The psychologist also said that hitting adults is not discipline but abuse.
Salman's comments show a common mindset, but understanding these patterns is important to change them.
Salman Khan shared that he didn't mind being slapped or punched by his father as a child.
His sister believes children should never be slapped, but Salman never had a problem with it.
A psychologist explained that physical punishment can create emotional confusion and long-term issues like stress and anger.
Adults who say they didn't mind being hit as children might be rationalizing the pain as normal.
Hitting adults is considered abuse, not discipline, according to the psychologist.
- Who
- Salman Khan, a Bollywood actor, and his family
- What
- Salman Khan's perspective on childhood discipline and the psychological impact of physical punishment
- When
- During an old interview with Anupama Chopra and a recent psychological analysis
- Where
- India, with the interview and analysis discussed in the context of Indian parenting styles
- Why
- To share Salman Khan's views on discipline and to understand the psychological effects of physical punishment on children
- Actor
- Salman Khan
- Interviewer
- Anupama Chopra
- Psychologist
- S Giriprasad
- Hospital
- Aster Whitefield Hospital
- Parental Figure
- Salim Khan (Father)
- Sister's Belief
- Children should never be slapped