In fact, he did eventually hit him and then, after realizing that it felt good to smack the kid around, began to do it on a regular basis. He would go out of his way to punch and kick the poor kid whenever he was feeling frustrated, however as he wasn't entirely stupid he would always hold back just enough so as to not leave any permanent damage. He would always feel better after seeing young boy squirm on the ground, writhing in agony. Over the next few years the beatings actually began to evolve and intensify into something more.