Why is Children in Wales backing the move to ban smacking?
We believe that children should have the same protection in law as adults from assault.
Clear and consistent boundaries are crucial in childhood, but parents do not need to resort to physical punishment. Many already believe that smacking is not effective. Positive non-violent parenting encourages better behaviour, whereas smacking teaches children that violence is acceptable.
It's a significant step for the Assembly to support a smacking ban. Hopefully a growing number of people support a ban and understand why we need such a change.
What would a ban on smacking mean for parents in Wales?
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