He is a kid!
He should be beaten!
LOL!
First, I'm IN.
Second, isn't this type of thing supposed to be reported off the bbs?
Third, because of 2, this WILL NOT end well, as others have observed.
Fourth, Zack is the king of old-school parenting and shows damn good form, both on the forehand, and the all-important backhand <smack>. If they ain't bawlin' the societal sky is fallin'.
Fifth, there is no fifth thing.

Disclaimer: This is not to be taken as an endorsement of corporal punishment or any other unpleasant thing with social utility.