More than 90 per cent of young respondents to a survey conducted by the charity Save the Children in Scotland rejected the use of physical punishment. Three-quarters of those questioned for its 'It Doesn't Sort Anything' report said they believe it is 'absolutely wrong' for parents or other adults ever to hit a child.
The Scottish Executive is currently considering proposals to ban the smacking of children under three and the hitting of children of any age with an implement. While Save the Children in Scotland has welcomed this, it says the proposals do not go far enough and wants a total ban on smacking.
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