 Hind's father Archie Sr. seemingly had psychological problems and this condition and other frustrations led to frequent incidents of domestic violence; has been quoted as "..a nutter and... wife beater", and also at times as an alcoholic.The latter is refuted by Hind's grandchildren Sheila and Martin Hind.However the young Archie often had to avoid the public baths because of his bruises caused by the meting out of his father's violence against the family.