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Are there countries which do not allow physical punishment of children at all?

April 26, 2017children countries physical Punishment

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Are there countries which do not allow physical punishment of children at all?

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Yes, there are. Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Austria do not allow any physical punishment of children. Norway’s law allows a “light” tap only. Germany prepared legislation that prohibits “slapping” a child around the face but allows a smack on the bottom. A smack on the bottom is also allowed to alert children to dangers such as crossing a road at a dangerous time. There are special agencies which are there to help young people and their parents work out their difficulties.