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Originally Posted by Paul M
Yes. Is that an issue for you ?
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yes it is. why is it not for you? implying to a child that forcing physical discomfort on another is the right thing to do, in my view, is disgraceful, unresponsible and un-necessary. in a world where violence is becoming more prevelent and almost acceptable in society, should we not all be doing our part as adults to ensure we stamp out this sort of behaviour at the very earliest stages of life? the roots of behaviour start by the lessons learned from those closest to us as children. if those people send a message that smacking is ok, then those adults are no more mature than the children they 'teach', in my opinion. i lose count on the number of times I have seen one child smack another only for the parent to then go over to the child and smack them whilst telling them they should not smack others... where the hell is the logic in that? the child thinks smacking is ok because that is what happens to them. but when they put into practice the lessons they learn, they get told not to by the very means they are being told not to use themselves!!!
It's totally beyond me how so many people see no problem in smacking children. how many people would rather physically punish over taking the time to talk and listen to children. unbelievable, it really is. and saddening, to be frank. to think that we consider ourselves a civilized society, but smacking a child is ok.
in my opinion.