Originally Posted by Kiwi

Well in my country, even the parents are not allowed to smack kids :/

This included a light tap, that is considered abuse and a parent can be jailed, or lose their child for repeat offenses. Stupid isn't it. I am against smacking in general, but it's up to the parent. Obviously abuse is abuse, but smacking... they aren't even allowed to pick up their child and carry them to time-out or anything.