Should parents have more freedom to smack naughty children?

Should parents have more freedom to smack naughty children?

Is smacking sometimes the only effective option?

Do you use smacking as a key part of your parenting? 

In the aftermath of the summer riots, MP David Lammy suggested that giving parents more freedom to smack their children would prevent a repeat of the widespread violence. 

Research has found that smacked children grow up to be happier and more successful later in life.

A recent poll showed that the majority of people agree that it is OK to smack your child.

If you’re a parent that believes a smack can be good for a child’s development we’d like to hear your thoughts as part of research for a Channel 4 documentary.

Please email - caroline.menzies@rdftelevision.com or call 0207 0134456 to find out more.