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-159 |
CADRP-159 |
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— No
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I believe that a little smack on the hand or bottom is an effective way of disciplining a small child. it is reasonable for a parent to do this; we as parents did this occasionally, and our children have not suffered in any way - they have informed us of this. we ourselves were disciplined in this way, and we have not suffered either. there is already a prohibition against anything much more than this; a little smack cannot possibly be construed as abuse. abuse must be punished, but not these little smacks.
I think that this is an unnecessary interference into family life. there are far more important things for the Assembly to give its attention to.
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I don't want this to become part of the legislation
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I just think the whiole thing is impractical. is a small child at home going to report to the police?
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it doesn't look like it!
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The police are already overworked and understaffed. on the news it was reported that in Manchester only 40% of serious cases of crime could be dealt with. the police would simply not be able to cope with cases adequately.
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I honestly feel that it is a waster of the Assembly's time, enery and resources to pursue this bill