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The Slapping Debate.

Paddyo · 2005-03-11 14:26:55

Hi I was having a discussion with some freinds and slapping of children came up. Some people mentioned that slapping children is illegal in Ireland. I was wondering if this is the case and if so can someone point me a link to where this is made clear. I dont want this to be a discussion on the moral rights or wrongs of…

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#782 14-05-2010 11:29PM

Ickle Magoo

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Yeah, negotiation is a fabulous conflict resolution tool but only if both (all?) parties are equally good/fair negotiators.

Was thinking about this thread today. When our alarm goes off that's the signal our room is & we are open for business for the day - queue the kids running through and usually an argument over who is going to turn off alarm ensues. Not so this morning...alarm goes off and wee guy (5) turns to his sister (4) and says "You can turn off the alarm today but it's definitely my turn tomorrow". :eek:

Queue shocked parents relieved they must be doing something right! :pac:

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#783 15-05-2010 12:01AM

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You could always whip the one that comes last;)

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