[Margaret Pilkington]

I DO NOT advocate smacking as a means to gaining respect....and I do not use smacking as a first line of discipline.....but what I AM saying is that in SOME circumstances a smack is justified.
I am sure there are many ways of parenting.......and only parents know what is best for their own children. Firm, but fair is what it should be...and the child should be left under no illusions as to what behaviour is acceptable and what is not.