Should Smacking Children Be Illegal?

[Ako Si Jamie]

true, your just bullying your own kids and they are living in fear of the next 'little slap' when they do something wrong.

being 6ft2" and 16stone, i don't want 4ft, 4 stone little joe ever to fear his dad

It seems like you anti-smackers think that refraining from smacking will produce the perfect child, Joe.

I was smacked regularly but was never ever in fear, although I did learn my lesson.

[joebloggs]

It seems like you anti-smackers think that refraining from smacking will produce the perfect child, Joe.

I was smacked regularly but was never ever in fear, although I did learn my lesson.

and a 'little smack' creates the perfect child , as you was smacked more than once, it probably wasn't a deterrent then

also violence is never the answer, time will tell, but up to now I've never thought of, never mind actually smacking my kids, the misses, or even kicked the dog

[Ako Si Jamie]

and a 'little smack' creates the perfect child

Not saying that at all. So long as the child is treated fairly, gets plenty of love and attention and doesn't get spoilt and have it's own way all the time, I reckon you're well on the way to having a decent kid in the making, whether or not they get smacked.