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**Maggy** · 04-05-2004, 19:01

As a parent I have no qualms about anyone smacking my child at school IF they misbehave.I'm not a parent who wanted to do away with physical punishment in the first place.

I do understand your concerns though Russ BUT I 'd like to point out that in some circumstances you might like a teacher to touch your child,such as if she is hurt,frightened or in danger of being hurt or damaged.At one point teachers were recommended not to step in during fights and not to restrain the combatants because it might be miscontrued as abuse.I'm not even allowed to physically prevent a child from leaving a classroom EVEN though I'm legally responsible if that child leaves the school and has an accident.

Incog.

04-05-2004, 19:01	#34
Maggy The Invisible Woman Cable Forum Mod Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: between Portsmouth and Southampton. Age: 74 Services: VM XL TV,50 MB VM BB,VM landline, Tivo Posts: 40,378	Re: What's next, cattleprods? As a parent I have no qualms about anyone smacking my child at school IF they misbehave.I'm not a parent who wanted to do away with physical punishment in the first place. I do understand your concerns though Russ BUT I 'd like to point out that in some circumstances you might like a teacher to touch your child,such as if she is hurt,frightened or in danger of being hurt or damaged.At one point teachers were recommended not to step in during fights and not to restrain the combatants because it might be miscontrued as abuse.I'm not even allowed to physically prevent a child from leaving a classroom EVEN though I'm legally responsible if that child leaves the school and has an accident. Incog. __________________ Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Shakespeare..