JonathanChance

Uk Fundies attack anti-smacking laws


EDIT: More fundie attacks on anti smacking legislation

Gringo

And well they should attack such a stupid law.

The Other Michael

Hello JonathanChance,

Generally we'd like to see a bit of YOUR thoughts, to go along with a link when starting a topic.

How about clueing us in on what you feel is/isn't moral/ethical about the material in the link to help get the discussion going?

cheers,
Michael
MF&P Moderator (Maximus)

Psycho Economist

Also, letting us know that "smacking" is British for "spanking" would have been nice.

JonathanChance

Sorry, guys for not posting my thoughts, I was in a bit of a hurry when I first posted this, I have a whole lot of projects due and finals to study for. (you college infidels and people who have been to college know what it's like )


Generally, I feel that anti-smacking legislation is not a good idea. When it comes to the use of physical force againt a child, as long as it is nothing more than an open palm smack on the old kiester, I see nothing wrong with it, as long as the punishment fits the crime. However, I do not and never will condone the use of a weapon such as a flyswatter, switch, paddle or "rod of correction" on a child for ANY reason.

JonathanChance

Actually, IIRC, "smacking" is considered striking a child anywhere on their body, except for the buttocks, so it's different than spanking.

Maybe our British and European Infidels can clarify this mater somewhat.

VivaHedone

If so, I've never heard of it. I was 'smacked' occasionally on the buttocks as a child (and I haven't yet turned into a sadistic psychopath). The government 'anti-smacking' legislation covers striking any part of the body.

Treacle Worshipper

This is the latest on UK anti-smacking laws. The govt is outlawing childminders smacking children in their care (even if the parents give permission for children to be smacked by the childminder). Parents' right to smack is not being outlawed.

Personally, I would not want to smack any future children of mine. This is because I have much less respect for my mum, who smacked me, than I do for my dad, who never did. I'm too big for my mum to hit now, but my dad can still freeze me with a look & a word. (I'm 24 )

When my gran was growing up, it was considered acceptable for her dad to beat her across the buttocks with his leather belt. I'm glad that is no longer so.

TW

MollyMac

I must say, having spent the years when my own children were of pre-school age as a registered child-minder, I agree with this law. I considered it a great honour to be entrusted with the care of someone else's young child and took the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for them extremely seriously. In return I expected a modicum of respect from their parents for my professionalism - and I got it.

Of course, it's easier to cope with a fractious, unco-operative child that you give back to its parents at 6 pm than it is with the ones you are lumbered with 24/7! And this is one of the reasons I was appalled when I saw other child-minders yelling and delivering whacks left, right and centre to the children in their 'care'. No wonder child-minders are often seen as the last resort, the poor parents' alternative to nannies or private nurseries.

Btw, I think of 'spanking' as smacking repeatedly on the buttocks usually with the victim bawling its head off while being forcefully held accross the assailants lap.

dk

In the United States I have it on high authority that there's 25,000 children sent to timeout everyday. and 99% of them are repeat offenders. Are we training our kids for jail?

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