The intent to get the child to bed because you are tired will not work. The intent to assist the child in feeling more powerful through making choices about what is happening in his life will work, and will make an important difference for his future. An added benefit is that your relationship with your child will be enhanced and you will both feel more trusting and loving. Kathryn Kvols is the President of the International Network for Children and Families. Norway s strict child protection laws bar corporal punishment, even in the privacy of a family s home.
Violations are punishable by fines.
Ove Brudevoll, police spokesman in the town of Kristiansund, said the 30-year old father, whose name was not released, admitted spanking his daughter in May because she disobeyed him at home. It caused a small bruise, which is how it came to the attention of the police, and was investigated, Brudevoll said. He said the spanking did not require medical attention. Congratulations on being one of the 9 Web Sites selected for inclusion in the September 19th HotSpots on the Web at GEnie. Hone the skills that generation after generation benefit from.