Anti-smacking debate goes to referendum

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00a.m.

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The child-smacking debate is back in the spotlight with confirmation the country will vote on a citizens-initiated referendum.

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22 Sep 2009 08:02p.m.

Gabrielle wrote:

Why is it that force be a good thing for parents to use.I believe that smacking instills fear and other long term emotional affects on children. They could grow up fearing and hating their parents for acts done to them as a child. Their are many other ways of handling your children. Like time outs for example it is been proven that these work very well and helps the child understand what he or she has done wrong. Smacking can make your child shy away from you just in case they are going to hit instead or your intended action. I do not know if legal action can help in the areas of home life but maybe instead of traumatizing a child for life parents might think twice before smacking their child or children around

17 Sep 2009 09:20a.m.

peni wrote:

is smacking good?

02 Sep 2009 02:51a.m.

Andrew Mackenna wrote:

There is no 'anti-smacking bill' or legislation. Comb Hansard...take your time. No act of Parliament, so-far, specifically outlaws smacking. The media have helped distort this issue with the phrase '...so-called anti-smacking law...' etc, correctly put, it is the parental correction (or discipline) controversy. The MP Hon. Sue Bradford repealed an antiquated clause in the Crimes Act sanctioning assault under 'parental correction': recognising children are not served by shifty over-regulation in the Crimes Act, and more work needs to be done. The immensely costly and wilfully mis-guided referendum was nothing other than a publicity stunt for the Kiwi Party, and clots who 'jus'don't-like-Bradford-and'em-greens'.
- Christchurch 9/09