condoning smacking. This suggests that Nursery World is happy to support the smacking of children.
Emma MacDonald is wrong in saying there is such a thing as a fond clip. All smacking is done with a degree of anger.
I work in child protection and constantly see the aftermath of those 'good parents' who only snap 'occasionally'.
Adriano Caria, London SW15
The Editor says: The letters published in Nursery World are the opinion of the writer and not necessarily those of the editorial team. The letters page is an opportunity for encouraging debate and allowing readers to voice all their views.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
