Whole Debate 4: Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland?

This special episode is perfect for binge listeners! Listen to the complete "Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland?" debate and enjoy an uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking topic. Three parents share their unfiltered thoughts and opinions, holding nothing back.   We start with guests presenting their quick 200-word LIFE STORIES, then move on to THE P THAT FITS ME segment, where they disclose whether they see themselves as Progressive, Predictable, or Polarising. Host and mother of ten Danusia shares her experiences in the DISHING THE DIRT segment before diving into the main discussion in GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE.   In the IF THIS, THEN THAT section, we lay bare the consequences of smacking, without any sugarcoating. We explore the ONE HABIT each guest adopts based on their stance, highlighting how beliefs influence actions.   Danusia wraps up the “Should smacking be banned in England & Northern Ireland?” with her own reflections.  Consider this: Did this debate challenge your perspective or prompt a rethink of your beliefs? At Parents Who Think, we aim to spark thought, not dictate it.   Join us next time as we tackle the big question: "Should Parents Let Their Under-Age Kids Drink Alcohol?" Get ready for debate done differently.   PWT Guests featured in this debate are: Roma Norriss + Jo Bull + Nicole Ratcliffe   Discover more from us: • Join us on Substack ~ We’re building a PWT community there. Come on over.  • 70 countries that banned smacking  • Smacking is an act of violence Guardian article  • Why smacking should not be criminalised article • Follow us on Instagram • Connect with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  • Advertising Inquiries here   Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben  • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers • Assisted by Marie Kruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram