Hi there,
As a parent and grandparent I have long felt it was a necessary right of parents to swat their kids on the behind occasionally. Swift justice often makes the most impact.
I was somewhat astonished to open Lawyers Weekly today and discover that the Supreme Judicial Court agreed with me.
However, if you are in the midst of a contested parenting case, I recommend that you don't spank your children, as it will be held against you. An effective alternative could be restricting the use of their iPhone or Nintendo, which is often a powerful consequence for kids!
Originally published June 25, 2015
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