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Dad Influencer Defends Smacking Toddler Amid Backlash

Malcolm Collins, a leader in the pronatalist movement supported by Elon Musk, faces backlash and potential child welfare investigations after slapping his 2-year-old son during a news interview. Collins defends the use of corporal punishment as a necessary corrective measure in dangerous situations, while critics argue it constitutes abuse. The incident has sparked significant online outrage and debate over parenting practices.