The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

 

[Mr. Diesel.]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

 

[Shirley R]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

A space on the back of the legs or hand didn't hurt us when we were growing up so I cannot see the problem at least we knew what was right or wrong
Also when your mother said wait until your father comes home you panic not that your father was going to hit you but his stern voice would be enough. They was no kids out at at 3.ooam causing problems.

 

[Luckyus]

Personally, I reckon there's no problem with corporal punishment as long as the recipient understands the reason why. There's an old but true saying, spare the rod and spoil the child! my old man had a leather razor strop, it only needed one across the arse and you never did that particular misdemeanor again. Although I've never had any kids so can't whether I'd hit them or not but there's been a few of the little bastards through the years I've been tempted to.

 

[maxesmum]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Passing legislation to monitor parenting in any form is shocking,in my opinion. Where does it stop? And who is going to monitor the crime? 10 years for a slap? 15 for a spanking,25 to life for an uncontrolled outburst of rage? It’s always going to be a touchy subject and perhaps some kind of warning to parents may be necessary. No one wants a child abused but there is an enormous difference between abuse and a smack for attempting to shove a knife into a power outlet after being repeatedly told not to. Sometimes it’s a means to an end but we parents need to be so so careful about how we go about this form of discipline. It should be used when absolutely all else fails and often,other methods will work just as well.

 

[BJM]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

A little discipline goes a long way

 

[peterv27]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

When you bring up my children then you can decide if to smack or not until then butt out.

 

[HoundDog45!]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

 

[mylittletibbies]

I was smacked as a child, I don't think it had any lasting effect on me.
There are so many out of control kids these days, no respect or manners.in fact down right rude ( and many of the parents are just as bad).
Obviously a child shouldn't be belted with a strap, etc. but I don't believe a smack ever did the damage the goody two shoes psychologists would like us to think.

 

[Freeman27]

I personally am nor averse to the firm hand of knowledge being placed upon the seat of learning. To legislate to prevent this for me would be a bridge to far! If this were to happen would this mean that parents would be paid to raise their children but only in the way the government required also would the Government provide clothing, text books etc?

 

[Connie B]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

I was smacked &grew up with no mental issues & to be respectful to elders.Noe of my siblings had mental issues &theyalso got smacked.

 

[Dugy]

We smacked as kids when we did something very wrong or bad as were our children, we all grew up to be happy and friendly citizens who grew up respecting our elders, teachers and police officers so I can honestly say I have never seen a violent person from anyone brought up with respect for others and there property

 

[Ray Black]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

Many children today lack any formal of d discipline and that shows when they are out and about A smack on the bottom is ok provided it is a lot resort and just a ack not a hard hit

 

[Eveanngra37@gmail]

Smacking as a deterrant works. Only need to do it once, lightly, and then the threat of more is a deterrant. Belting is a no no, but a smack works.

 

[Graeme 42]

OMG how did we ever live this long, between Smacking, Corporal Punishment at school, fire cracker night, no helmets on bikes, asbestos, peanut butter allergies and a million and one other things the nanny state has imposed, it is a wonder were not all dead by now.

 

[Graeme 42]

10,000 years of human history is wrong? and suddenly these so called experts know more than the 1000 generations before them. FFS

 

[Marvin Kombi]

I believe that every child needs to learn that there are consequences for bad behaviour. A well placed smack on the backside is usually enough for a child to learn right from wrong. There is a vast difference between a disciplinary open-handed smack and out-and-out physical abuse, (the kind that leads to the child becoming an abuser later in life). Personally, I am sick and tired of seeing children behaving badly these days and not being reprimanded for it. Every night on the news we hear of more and more young children committing adult crimes; theft, assault, drink and drug abuse, as well as a long list of other behaviours. As a child I would not have dreamed of committing such atrocities. Spare the rod, spoil the child? Let’s change that to “Spare the rod, spoil mankind!” Wake up to yourselves, Australian Authorities, and smell the roses. STOP TRYING TO MAKE THIS ALREADY CRAZY WORLD EVEN HARDER TO LIVE IN! Do you honestly believe that saying, “Please don’t do that, little Jane or Johnie,” really stops them? No! They just laugh at that. No less than 5 of my immediate family members have left their childcare/education careers because they could no longer dish out any form of punishment, but had to put up with being verbally and physically abused themselves at the hands of their students.
Bring on whatever ridiculous law you like but I will never stop giving any child in my charge a well deserved bum smack when needed.
For the record: I do not condone the use of implements when punishing a child. I issue a first and second warning, then the third is an open handed light smack on the bottom. My (now) adult children are all well adjusted, polite and courteous people with well adjusted, polite and courteous children of their own. (A rarity for these days!)

 

[Philc2]

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

I got the strap when small, and I got the cane at High School, mostly in 2nd year. I deserved this every time, and guess what, I 'm perfectly normal. With my 4 children, I used the three times warning method, a whack up the bum, and guess what, they grew up perfectly normal.
I believe the lack of discipline now, both by some parents, and in schools, contributes heavily to a whole range of problems, including lack of self discipline. Many young people actually benefit from discipline as it instils their own set off disciplines.

 

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The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

I got the strap when small, and I got the cane at High School, mostly in 2nd year. I deserved this every time, and guess what, I 'm perfectly normal. With my 4 children, I used the three times warning method, a whack up the bum, and guess what, they grew up perfectly normal.
I believe the lack of discipline now, both by some parents, and in schools, contributes heavily to a whole range of problems, including lack of self discipline. Many young people actually benefit from discipline as it instils their own set off disciplines.

Telling your child off is usually enough, and only a light tap on the hand only if you really feel that you need to.
You need to be careful because if you were hit or strapped as a child by a parent, you will tend to act that same behaviour out on your own children.
Smacking, strapping, or striking a child with any item is way over the top!
Children's brains do not function like an adult brain. They have a better awareness of right & wrong at age 7. Prior to this they are learning, the parents job is to guide them gently & only firmly when need be. After 7yrs old children can better comprehend why it is right or wrong regarding what they are doing.
A very wiise old proverb:-
'Give me a child until he is seven and I hand you back the man.'

 

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The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

The topic of smacking your kids or grandkids continues to be a controversial one, with many people strongly divided over whether or not it’s an acceptable form of discipline for parents to use on their children.

But why is everyone talking about smacking all of the sudden? Well, there are calls for it to become illegal in Australia (Yes, illegal). National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has called for smacking to be made illegal as data shows children who have seen and experienced physical abuse are more than nine times more likely to use violence in the home.

Everyone has a different take on smacking, some say that a smack is just a tap on the bottom and not actually considered violent, while others believe any form of physical punishment is wrong and should be made illegal.

Karl and Ally ask the big question: Should smacking be made illegal? Image source: Today. ​

This week, the hosts of Channel 9’s Today Show decided to share their own thoughts and experiences on the matter.

Ally Langdon kicked things off by revealing that she was smacked as a child, but not very often. She also said it wasn’t her father who did most of the smacking – that job usually fell to her mother. However, she admitted that even the threat of her dad getting involved was enough to make her behave herself!

Alex Cullen and Karl Stefanovic both chimed in next, saying they were also smacked as kids. But while Karl said he would tap his own children if they were doing something dangerous (like running towards a busy road), Alex claimed he couldn’t imagine ever hitting his kids – no matter what they did.

All three hosts agreed that bending your child over your lap and giving them a hard smack would definitely be going too far. Ally also pointed out that when it comes to legislation surrounding smacking, there are so many different interpretations of what actually constitutes ‘smacking’ – making it difficult to implement any official laws around it without causing more confusion than necessary.

Naturally, the three hosts wanted to know what their viewers thought of smacking being made illegal, so they made a ‘poll’ on social media, and the outcome was surprising to all three of them. It turns out, ‘just 15 per cent of Australians agreed smacking should be made illegal, while 85 per cent disagreed.’

So, what do you think, members? Do you think smacking is okay and should remain legal? Or do you think it is wrong and should be a crime? Or, are you of the opinion that it’s far too complicated to define ‘smacking’ and the law shouldn’t be getting involved in disciplining a child? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

I got the strap when small, and I got the cane at High School, mostly in 2nd year. I deserved this every time, and guess what, I 'm perfectly normal. With my 4 children, I used the three times warning method, a whack up the bum, and guess what, they grew up perfectly normal.
I believe the lack of discipline now, both by some parents, and in schools, contributes heavily to a whole range of problems, including lack of self discipline. Many young people actually benefit from discipline as it instils their own set off disciplines.

Telling your child off is usually enough, and only a light tap on the hand only if you really feel that you need to.
You need to be careful because if you were hit or strapped as a child by a parent, you will tend to act that same behaviour out on your own children.
Smacking, strapping, or striking a child with any item is way over the top!
Children's brains do not function like an adult brain. They have a better awareness of right & wrong at age 7. Prior to this they are learning, the parents job is to guide them gently & only firmly when need be. After 7yrs old children can better comprehend why it is right or wrong regarding what they are doing.
A very wiise old proverb:-
'Give me a child until he is seven and I hand you back the man.'