UN tell Canada to jump

[taranaki]

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

While I didn't originally intend this to be a referendum on corporal punishment, it is interesting to hear some of your takes on the issue. I personally don’t see any problem with spanking. Certainly I don’t want any child beaten, but the tool of corporal punishment should not be removed from a parents hands. It should be one of the last tools used, but it shouldn’t be eliminated.

I have a strange and new feeling here....I actually agree more or less word for word with Yogs on this issue.

Having seen the issue first hand as both a bratty little kid,and as a stressed and frustrated parent,I agree that there is a place for physical discipline at parents' discretion.There do,however,need to be clear guidelines as to where the line should be drawn.The days of thrashing children with belts,jugcords,lengths of cane etc. should be consigned to the dustbin of history.A smack on the backside never harmed a child,but a slap around the head should be off-limits completely.