Chinese Training for Olympic Athletes Pushing the Threshold?

Hey all you moms and dads!  This Daily Shot episode marks the first of our recurring segment where each Friday, Ali and John tackle a different issue concerning parenting.  

Today, our dutiful hosts shed some light on the controversial tactics the Chinese government has been reportedly using to train their Olympic athletes.  Stories have come out about these extreme, borderline abusive techniques including physical intimidation and alienating competitors from their families.  One swimmer's mother has even come out and said that she must accept that she shares her child with the state.  

No question that these training methods are harsh, but do they bring more gold medals home?  What are the effects on the kids?  How do they compare to the way American athletes are trained? All these questions and more are discussed in this Daily Shot parenting exclusive.