Quote Originally Posted by Mr. E View Post
I like the amendment. I predict that this current trend of uninvolved pussy parenting is going to lead to problems in the future, and I think that the freedom to raise children as the parents see fit is very important. I was spanked and I turned out just fine, I think it is a parent's right to do so.
Well what makes you think kids who aren't spanked don't turn out fine? I'm sure there's plenty of anecdotal evidence which supports the idea that they do.

Taking the heavy handed approach is not the only way to discipline a child. One of the main issues about this is that if a parent has anger issues or even just had a particularly bad day then there's the chance it could cross that very fine line into child abuse. Not only that but an ammendment like this could possibly used to protect parents in cases of minor child abuse.

Just because something worked ok for you does not mean it will work for the world.