Massachusetts lawmakers claim the proposed measure to ban parents from spanking their children will protect kids from abuse. Do you think the government should have the right to control how you discipline your children?
It is already illegal to abuse your child, however, out-of-control parents are still committing brutal acts like putting their children in the microwave. It is unlikely that a law prohibiting parents from disciplining their children will stop child abuse. Do you think Georgia needs to consider legislating how parents punish their children?
Should Spanking Your Child Be Illegal? (ABC News)
Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Ban Parents From Spanking Their Kids, Even at Home
Massachusetts lawmakers say a proposed measure that would ban parents from spanking their children, even in their own homes, is a way to protect kids from abuse. But many parents believe it's an example of government run amok.
In all 50 states, parents are legally allowed to spank their children. But in 29 states it's illegal for a teacher to practice corporal punishment, including spanking.
A Massachusetts nurse is hoping to change that and make the state the first in the nation to ban corporal punishment at home.
"I think it's ironic that domestic violence applies to everyone except the most vulnerable — children," said Kathleen Wolf, who wrote the bill.
Massachusetts lawmakers will consider the bill today. Click here for the full article
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