Consultation on the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill
Tystiolaeth i’r Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg ar gyfer craffu Cyfnod 1 Bil Plant (Diddymu Amddiffyniad Cosb Resymol) (Cymru) |
Evidence submitted to the Children, Young People and Education Committee for Stage 1 scrutiny of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill |
CADRP-89 |
CADRP-89 |
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— No
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I am one of the vast majority of people in Wales who oppose this measure, and w e are supposed to be a democracy!
In my view, it is unnecessary, and has the potential to put parents in a very difficult position under the law.
I am totally opposed to all forms of child abuse, but as a parent myself, of grown up children, I resent the potential interference from politicians in what is essentially a family matter.
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No!
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At a young enough age when children might not be able to understand a verbal warning, a child's safety could be jeopardised - for example if a child is in danger of touching something hot?
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A parent's responsibility is to bring up their child or children in a loving and secure environment. I understand the total abhorrence at the thought of the abuse of children, which I share. I do not feel that the proposed legislation is an appropriate way of protecting children. Sadly, those with a twisted tendency to abuse will not be prevented from doing so, and loving parents could potentially be criminalised for simply trying to look after their children.
I would urge the Government in Wales to take note of the views and opinions of the vast majority of people in Wales and abandon this proposed piece of legislation.