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It legally creates inferior status citizens

In a society guided by Law, the usage of force is reserve to the justice system in order to coerce the citizens in abiding to the rules. All citizens are said to be equal facing the Law.

The exception made for parents' use of force on their children makes children lesser citizens.

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Parental Force and Children
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Should it be legal for a parent to smack a child?
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No, not under any circumstances
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It legally creates inferior status citizens
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a child is not equal to an adult as long as they are a child.
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Implies children have equal rights
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It is impractical to rely on the justice system
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NZ has obligations to the UN
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There are better alternatives
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Smacking children has bad consequences
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Banning smacking will lead to ill-disciplined children
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