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“No” To Spanking Children

September 7, 2012
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“No” To Spanking Children

Mid-Week Links This week, the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Canada’s most prestigious medical journal, called on parents, lawmakers and doctors to put an end to the practice of spanking children. The journal called it “an anachronistic excuse for poor parenting from the statute book”. Using harsh physical punishment to discipline children – including smacking,...

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10 Reasons Why Hitting Is NOT A Good Idea

April 18, 2010
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10 Reasons Why Hitting Is NOT A Good Idea

Too many parents still believe in corporal punishment as an effective way to ensure that their children are well-behaved and disciplined. Even though it is now illegal to hit children in 25 countries, the debate continues to rage, among parents, over whether or not to whack their kids. Parents want to know whether it...

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