[freepatriot32]

i'm beginning to think that england is the Edsel of countries

[freepatriot32]

ping

[the OlLine Rebel]

"it now seems to distrust parents so much that it thinks they can't distinguish between disciplining their kids and assaulting them."


Nooooo, it is the *government* (or rather, the namby-pamby culture which engenders it) which cannot distinguish between discipline and abuse/assault!

[Righty1]

The debate should be over whether to flog or spank!

[the OlLine Rebel]

"According to one report, the government wants to define in law the difference between a "minor tap administered to the runaway toddler by the frustrated parent" and "the harsh strike that amounts to physical assault.""

Got news: a minor tap won't stop even many toddlers either; it is a joke. A "harsh strike" could, and consequently mite stop downright dangerous behavior too. It all depends. But basically, a single laying-on-of-hands of any kind is not simple assault.

[the OlLine Rebel]

"Such a climate of mistrust and suspicion is surely far worse for children than the occasional spanking."

Yup, it's another step toward the true Nanny State - take kids away from the breeding barns and raise them in gov nurseries. Cuz you can't trust those individuals out there.

[Winniesboy]

"Federal government debate..."!!!!????

[jordan8]

Omphaloskepsis of a dying civilization.

[End Times Sentinel]

When is a spanking more than a spanking?

 

Admittedly, I didn't read the article, but I'd say when it's between consenting adults.

Owl_Eagle

" WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
DIVERSITY IS STRENGTH"

[arielb]

time to drown england in vials of ritalin!