THURSDAY......................9.00.................."I SMACK AND I'M PROUD"......................

[RTKangaMummy]

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Documentary

I Smack and I'm Proud

9:00pm - 10:00pm

ITV1 London

VIDEO Plus+: 8537
Subtitles, widescreen

Documentary looking at and analysing the behaviour of five sets of parents who believe in smacking as an appropriate means of disciplining their children. Experts Dr Miriam Stoppard, Lynette Burrows and Professor Christina Lyons and other parents give their views - both for and against.

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Do you think social services are going to get involved?

It's obvious that these parents are out of control man. What is the point of slapping a child for not facing the right way at the table?? Obviously they've no idea how to communicate... Oh god scarey eyebrow woman is back!

I feel helpless and want to help.

How can this be ok? Something should be done.. I for one dont feel i can turn my back on this issue now.

the poor little boy was only trying to turn round to see his dad who he aint bloody seen all day and gets a slap. he seems to hate his son. if hes so sorry dont bloody do it.

the one who is on now deserves a bloody slap from me!!!!

awen - hate to say it but alot worse goes on in alot of people houses everyday.

Did that woman just say "spank" .. isn't that a different kind of programme??? LOL

several thousand years we have come with parents smacking their children or worse back then.Then in the late ninties do-gooders come along and want to change allo of natures way of parents bringing up their siblings.Since the ban in the home and MOST OF ALL SCHOOLS.We have now teachers scared of breaking the law about punishment and we will reap the wind on out of control youngsters where no one on the streets because they got away with if.Wake up to what is happening and will get worse.

I am sure it does still doesnt make this ok as worse goes on.

I wonder where all the pro smackers are now??

I am no longer watching but wonder whether it says that steps have been taken at the end

I agree about the straw and the turning round at the table. Its so upsetting. He is terrified of his dad. Awful.

I dread to think what can go on in some peoples houses.
Notice how the mum of the little boy had to turn her back when he was being smacked?

undaitri - nice green look going on there. R U a troll cos i dont recognise nickname.

YOu know what.. men arent allowed to beat their wives anymore either.. darn those do gooders eh? You talk absolute shite so shut your mouth please

What can you say?
I want to adopt Mitchell. Willl this man's friends say anything at the office tomorrow? Poor litttle mite - what did he DO?
I really do feel sick.

i can't watch this either..parenting is one of the most difficult things in life..and its a constant learning curve, whatever age your children may be.I don't think there is such a thing as perfect parenting..but we must take responsibility for our actions and for its consequences..esp. since it could mean bad lifelong habits or impact on our children..its made me think about my parenting and my husbands parenting style..we r both very different..but i think we create the right balance..will tell you my story later..

OMG. I have smacked in the past and this programme makes me feel so awful that I have used the same partenting techiniques as the featured parents. I can barely watch, especially the fish slice woman who looks soooo mad, closely followed by Mitchells' father. He spoke to his wife in such an abusive way too, "you could be a politician if you weren't so stupid". A bit worried about the "spankers" coming up.. ..?

OMG

I may be a pro-smacker - but NO WHERE NEAR to the extent it is showing in this programme.

Slap on the hand, smack on a nappy bottom yes.... that was cruelty and not on.

My eyes have been well and truly opened to the word "smacking" and what peoples versions of it mean. To me smacking is more a tap, not a belt round the face.

that poor little boy got a right smack on his leg then was looking at his mom for comfort trying to show her where hed been smacked i wouldnt of cared i would of picked him up and give him a big cuddle then smack the DH!!! I think that mom though hates it that he hits the kids you can see it in her face

So apparently that couple have a difference in opinion about smacking?

If my dh smacked my ds like that (which he never would) he wouldn't be my dhfor muchlonger.

Agree re the straw scene. I have to say, I have smacked on the odd occasion but this programme is making me feel quite sick.

NOOOOOOOOOO, they are about to make all Christians look bad... don't listen don't listen

lall la la la la la >

Shitabrick, these parents are completely barking.

I don't smack myself and only know a few parents who do but I would hazard a guess that these specimens are not your average parent who smacks???? A bit like the extended breastfeeding programmes that just show the extreme view.

Hmmm, those Christian parents, better to have a smack now then a beating from a Police Officer in ten years time. I'm sure the Police are chuffed with that!

Agree with jessicaandrebbeccasmummy on this one.

The welsh child has 'bitch' printed on her tee shirt....

oh my god what is going on in that womens house?
and her tatoos??????

and how long is ulrikas neck?

OMG!!!!!!

This ones a peice of work