Consultation on the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill
Tystiolaeth i’r Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg ar gyfer craffu Cyfnod 1 Bil Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru) |
Evidence submitted to the Children, Young People and Education Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill |
CADRP-18 |
CADRP-18 |
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Reasonable punishment is a healthy expression of care and concern for a Childs wellbeing, and a useful and effective tool in the process of parenting.
Unwarranted and draconian intrusion into established family protocols and relationships.
vast expense where not requested or needed.
It is clearly not endorsed by 2017 and 2014 polls of the the welsh people.
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ComRes, 13-25 January 2017
YouGov, Western Mail survey, 9-11 April 2014
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No !
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An increase in the stress of parenting by disabling one of the tools against the stronger expressions of children's disrespect/self-will/safety awareness, and the reciprocal increase of insecurity of a child that is derived from a parents authority.
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Costs a lot and more than administering the current system.
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Should parental smacking of children be a criminal offence?
76% say NO !
77% Agree with the statement - I would be concerned that a smacking ban might flood police and social workers with trivial cases which mean they struggle to stop serious abusers.
It is sometimes necessary to smack a naughty child.
68% said Yes!
Source: ComRes, 13-25 January 2017
Should parents be banned from smacking their children?
69% said NO!
Source: YouGov, Western Mail survey, 9-11 April 2014