Spanking Kids Becomes Illegal in Canada?

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The Canadian Liberal Senator, Celine Hervieux-Payette, is promoting the anti-spanking measure known as Bill S-209. The bill, if passed, would repeal Section 43 of Canada's Criminal Code which permits parents and caregivers to use "reasonable force" when disciplining children.

Some view spanking as abusive and ineffective approach to discipline kids. One would even argue that, 100 years ago, it was legal for a man to hit his wife. On the other hand, some warn that if this bill passes, parents risk losing control over their families. Continued disobedience in a family situation leads to continued disobedience in social situations.

What do you think? will the bill be passed by Nov 15?

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