Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland? Part 3

Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland? Part 3

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben May 25, 2024 Duration: 42:07

Join us for the final episode of the "Should Smacking be Banned in England and Northern Ireland?" debate. Our three guests tackle tough questions head-on as they openly discuss their views on smacking and whether it should be banned. From examining its impact on children to exploring the cultural acceptance of smacking, we delve into the consequences in our IF THIS THEN THAT segment.

 

Next, we reveal the ONE HABIT each guest has developed based on their stance on children being smacked. Get an inside look at how these strong beliefs shape their everyday actions and approaches to handling parental stress and dysregulation.

 

Prepare for lively views as our guests present their arguments, whether they support or oppose banning smacking in England and Northern Ireland. Expect a mix of raw honesty, straightforward reflections, and a touch of sass – because at Parents Who Think (PWT), we thrive on the clash of ideas, never settling for empty agreement.

 

As host Danusia concludes the debate, she shares her personal perspective on whether smacking should be banned. After listening to this concluding debate conversation, take a moment to reflect: Has this debate changed your view? Has it made you think about your beliefs around a ban on smacking? Ultimately, ask yourself: Did this episode make you think? At Parents Who Think we present the debates, and you see what you think.

 

Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the controversial question: "Should parents let their underage children drink alcohol?" Get ready for a debate like no other!

 

PWT Guests featured in this debate are:

Roma Norriss + Jo Bull + Nicole Ratcliffe

 

Discover more from us:

• Join us on Substack ~ We're building a Parents Who Think community there. Come on over. 

70 countries that banned smacking 

Smacking is an act of violence Guardian article 

Why smacking should not be criminalised article

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Credits:

• Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 

• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers

• Assisted by Marie Kruz

• Cover art by Anthony Oram


Danusia Malina-Derben hosts Parents Who Think, a podcast built on the premise that thoughtful disagreement is more valuable than easy consensus. As an entrepreneur, author, and mother of ten, she facilitates candid conversations that deliberately challenge the comfortable assumptions and unspoken rules of modern parenthood. Each episode features intelligent parents from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, engaging in no-holds-barred debates on crucial dilemmas. The discussions are raw and unfiltered, offering listeners a range of perspectives that often exist outside mainstream parenting narratives. This isn't about finding a single right answer but about illuminating the complex, often hard realities of raising children. Whether your own views are conventional or more marginalized, this podcast provides a rare space for genuine intellectual friction. You'll hear nuanced arguments that prioritize thinking over dogma, inviting you to examine your own choices more deeply. The goal is clarity, not comfort, making it an essential listen for anyone who believes parenting deserves more than a recycled script. Tune in for conversations that interrupt the status quo, acknowledging that agreement is not the point-rigorous, compassionate thought is.
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