He admitted to hitting them or 'licks' as he called them. That is, hitting them hard enough to cut their faces and leave bruises, so it is not a leading question nor is it insincere. I was merely asking if the person thought it was justified?

Was his punching and kicking them and holding his hand over their noses and mouths and making them kneel while he poured water over them also justified? Because that is what the children claimed he did.

Simple enough questions.