Overview
- The Hall of Famer, who appeared on The Dan Patrick Show on Monday, said he believes in spanking as discipline and linked softer parenting to players being harder to coach.
- Barkley used blunt language, insisted parents can still "whoop" kids, and told would‑be critics he does not read social media and they could "kiss my big Black ass."
- Multiple outlets highlighted the contrast with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2019 policy, which advises against spanking and links it to negative behavioral and mental‑health outcomes.
- People reported it sought further comment through Barkley’s manager with no immediate response, and no apology or disciplinary action had been reported in the coverage.
- He illustrated his stance with a childhood story about being hit with a Hot Wheels track and tied his view to today’s player power in college and the NBA, including name‑image‑likeness money and large contracts.