The thing is, I don't think Turner smacked his son out of concern for the other player. That was the excuse he gave himself, but I think he was furious because his son had not followed his order.
In the film it's not clear whether it had been on purpose or a mistake, and Turner never worries about finding out, or about giving his son the benefit of the doubt.
Also, if you have good reason to punish your son, you can find better ways than slapping him in public. That's only going to breed resentment. If you need to say or do something negative, do it in private, and after hearing him out. That goes for your son or for anyone under your authority.
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