The question of whether it is ever acceptable to smack a child—hitting them with the flat inside of the hand with the aim of achieving compliance—is still highly controversial. In England, this ...

Today, if a parent smacks a child mid-tantrum in the supermarket, they are likely to get looks of disapproval from other shoppers. Smacking is not as socially acceptable as it used to be. Recent ...

Smacking children as a form of punishment could result in lower school grades or lead to riskier teenage behaviour, a study has found. Researchers from the University College London (UCL) studied the ...

Smack! Smack! Smack! Hearing this coming from your baby’s mouth can be a little disconcerting. As a parent or caregiver, you expect your little one to smack their hand on the table or bang their toys, ...

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