While I don't agree with his actions she was effectively baiting him with the camera setup ready. I don't think she's as much of a victim as she makes herself out to be. Also the disabled spin off that's being put on this is stupid, she is willing and capable to secretly film the whole thing and release it with the intention of ruining her father's career. Also something to look over:
http://familyrightsassociation.com/i...nking_laws.htm
http://law.onecle.com/texas/penal/21.15.00.html
She is in-fact working outside the law, he is not. Not to mention illegally downloading music and games.
I am in no way condoning spanking children, personally I disagree with it and find it to be a lazy method of teaching a minor right from wrong. However it happens and this man was acting within the law of his state and shouldn't be slated for it, he made the choice to discipline HIS child in this manner.