[Thifiadardivy]

you call the right to smack children a freedom?

Wowieee!

Child abuse and spanking for punishment are two easily distinguishable things if you know all of the facts and see what happens. However, I fail to see how that difference is the business of the government in really any case. If it is 'beating' or abuse that is going on frequently, then I'm sure that it will make it's way to finding light to be reported (to be prosecuted under laws for abuse - which we already have.)

Nothing wrong with spanking, really. Rarely is a kid spanked without proper explanation of why it was done in regards to his actions. That way, the child knows what he/she did wrong. Now, whether the adolescent doesn't like the explanation or wants to throw a fit is another subject altogether.

Just another excuse for more laws, more laws, more laws in my opinion. I say leave the parenting to parents.