The NZ Parliament yesterday outlawed smacking. This has been a source of political debate for over 2 years. The Green Party proposed the bill to ban smacking as there is evidence of domestic violence in some communities and the existing laws were ineffectual in prosecuting the offenders. The debate involved the Christian community with churches arguing against each other publicly.
I am cynical about the whole exercise. Young people are allowed to drive here at age 15 and parents seem to be very lax about managing their children from about 14. There is a high level of death among young drivers. I think the driving age should be increased to 17 or 18 if the politicians really cared for children.
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