Settlement Guide: Smacking Children

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To smack or not to smack? Thats a question many parents ask themselves when it comes to disciplining their children. Some experts around the world believe its an outdated parenting practice that could lead to long-term negative impacts on children. Nearly fifty countries have banned domestic corporal punishment - but Australia isnt one of them. Parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson is the proud father of six children.He says raising happy and confident children is about taking a non-violent approach.That means avoiding smacking or spanking altogether as a way of discipline.



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