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help - have to go on radio at 3.30 to talk about what mumsnetters think about smacking

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CarrieMumsnet · 21/02/2008 14:40

Very loose brief we've been given is the discussion is based on this article and they want to know
a) how Mumsnetters are "coping" during half term. Think we're probably right in saying most Mumsnetters won't be resorting to smacking as a half term special
and b)the general Mumsnet consensus (consensus - Mumsnet, they don't know us at all ). On smacking. Again think we're right that majority feel that smacking is a bad thing.

One thing we're not as sure about is how folks feel about the legislation. I'm sure there are a ton of threads on this, and apologies for starting another one, but time is tight !

Thanks for your thoughts

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Psychomum5 · 21/02/2008 14:43

sorry....no help there at all!!!

will think and post again!

scorpio1 · 21/02/2008 14:42

the 'marking' legislation?

i think it protects those children at risk from more severe punishment,but only if indeed the parents even know about the legislation and the exact 'rules'.

I also think that is still endorsing the fact that smacking is seen as OK, and not as abuse.

SheikYerbouti · 21/02/2008 14:42

Smacking wrong, obv. Have been guilty of it myself, and think it's pointless, as it does nothing to change the bad behaviour you8 are supposedly punishing

As for legislation, think it's futile, because people will still lose their tempers, and it would be difficult to police, unless the govt want CCTV in all homes (wouldn't surprise me)

Psychomum5 · 21/02/2008 14:42

eek.......thats short notice!!!!