Smacking referendum

Making smacking a criminal offence will not support families and community in learning not to smack.  And how much money will go into a referendum and political discussion around this bill?

 Let's put that money into supporting people in positive methods that replace smacking.  This will be an investment in the future generations. Each generation of children will grow into adults who know the reason for not smacking - and that reason will not be "because it is a criminal offence." The benefits will be far reaching. 

Patrick Sherratt from The Pacific Institute talking about "Investments in Excellence" tells us that our "Internal beliefs influence our present and potential behaviour"  

We have the power to promote internal beliefs that are strong, positive, valued.

Let's ask each individual adult "Which way do you want to use your power?"