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Very nicely put McFly
Lindy — (archived)

And that is what swayed your position not to spank this time with your kids? (girls?)

I remember discussing this same subject awhile back. Wish someone could find the thread, I'd just cut n paste my reply.
I think legislating against this is a bad, bad decision.
I can remember when they took discipline out of the schools and were talking about taking it out of the homes. It will encourage a bunch of unruly and mouthy kids in busy homes to threaten their parents with.
And some kids would become unbearable.
To some degree it could make some parents powerless, and in the end have the State investigating their home while the kid lies and continues to torment; while the parents spiral further and further into lack of control of their family lives.

A good swat now and then never hurt anyone, and often than not, even a good spanking. Abuse is another story. If they legislate then, then what's next? The mandatory toothbrushing after every meal?
Give me a break!

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