Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Here we go again. I remember the last time I got involved in this discussion. After a few exchanges I wished I'd never turned the computer on that day. However..just one contribution this time. Long story short I have no idea whether smacking a child is necessary for effective discipline or not. But in line with others here I will say there is a big difference between a short, light sudden tap accompanied by a sharp loud order of "NO!"...and a hard whack..or worse.. that hurts and really frightens a child. And any sensible law enforcer will have this in the forefront of their mind when it comes to child discipline. Anybody who interferes with a parent doing the former is an idiot and should butt out. THat is the limit of any physicality we employed with our son who has never been whacked by either or us or anybody else in his life. And he is one of the finest, most well mannered and decent young gentlemen you could ever wish to meet. It depends on the kid and whether anger is involved. I don't think the occasional whack will "hurt" anybody no. But I definitely think you can effectively raise a child without hitting them.Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
If a child is about to put his/her hand in a fire, a short slap of the wrist is more likely to produce a quick response of withdrawal than attempting to manhandle out of harms way, or a verbal berating/explanation/discussion of the potential damage that the child's action is likely to cause.Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Problem I have with blanket bans is they never take into account children are all different. I have never hit any of ours I prefer the sit them down bore them to death why they were wrong approach which seems to work with mine. But I know when I was smacked as a child it did no harm and it was deserved. I also know my grandfather and my husband were beaten badly and didn't / couldn't deserve that.Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
Re: Scotland Ban Smacking
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