Make it illegal for parents to smack their children
I want the government to make it illegal for parents to smack their children regardless as to whether it leaves a mark or not. Corporal punishment should not be legal when there are so many healthier forms of punishment/discipline.
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- 11 JUN 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709573
- 27 MAY 2025Petition created
Background
Smacking your child can cause psychological damage and trauma. It can cause issues later on in life such as aggression, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem etc. There are plenty of other non-violent ways to discipline children. Causing them physical pain and risking giving them trauma in the name of “discipline” is not okay and it is abuse. I know many people who have been traumatised from being smacked as a child, now they have to live with that trauma for the rest of their lives.