Dec 17, 2024 · Here are some reasons why it is emotionally and physically damaging to smack your children; there are also some alternative solutions that work: Not smacking reason #1: There is absolutely no evidence that smacking is effective. Smacking doesn’t work.

Mar 6, 2025 · Leading child doctors have joined calls for a complete ban on smacking children in England, saying there is no evidence it has any positive effect on their wellbeing. Currently, smacking is...

May 18, 2022 · Smacking is currently illegal in 63 countries, including Wales and Scotland. In England and Northern Ireland, though, parents remain free to smack their children. Typically, the main...

Oct 15, 2018 · Nations were classed in one of three ways: no smacking bans, full smacking bans, or partial smacking bans, where smacking isn’t allowed in schools but is legal for parents, as is currently...

Dr Aznar says the overwhelming evidence against smacking means it should be banned completely with parents using alternative ways to discipline their children.

Smacking teaches children that using force and “might” is acceptable as a means to solving problems. Smacking fails to consider the root cause of the problem behaviour. My two favourite (and potentially strongest) arguments, however, are as follows:

Jul 25, 2022 · Research shows it’s harmful to smack your child, so what should parents do instead? Today, if a parent smacks a child mid-tantrum in the supermarket, they are likely to get looks of disapproval...

Dec 16, 2022 · Smacking, or any form of physical discipline, is not an effective way to teach children right from wrong. While smacking may provide quick and temporary relief to parents, it causes children confusion, fear, and resentment.

Smacking should not be administered on impulse or when a parent is out of control. A smacking should always be motivated by love for the purpose of teaching and correcting, never for revenge. Smacking is inappropriate before 15 months of age and is …

Mar 6, 2025 · A group of top doctors have issued a plea to the government to finally ban the 'Victorian' punishment of smacking children, which they say offers no benefit at all.