“This goes across all racial lines, ethnicities, religious backgrounds. People believe in disciplining their children... It's the 21st century. My mom was wrong. She did the best she could, but she was wrong about some of that stuff she taught me. And I promised my kids, I won't teach that mess to them.”

American former professional football wide receiver

Cris Carter is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played in the National Football League from 1987 to 2002, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. Best known for his long NFL career, Carter spent most of his years with Minnesota after beginning with Philadelphia. He later finished with Miami. The available record does not give more detail about his off-field work or the subjects of his quoted remarks.