Justice Peek said that the slaps delivered to the child leaving redness but no bruise were ‘not unreasonable’ for the purpose of correcting misbehaviour.
4. An air force pilot smacks his 12 year old son who has
been misbehaving. Is this assault? The Supreme
Court of NSW does not think so. Justice Peek said
that the slaps delivered to the child leaving redness
but no bruise were ‘not unreasonable’ for the purpose
of correcting misbehaviour.
5. ‘Some levels of pain is permissible … the mere
existence of red marks … does not prove
unreasonable correction’. The Australian Family
Association said the ruling upheld a parent’s right
to smack their child and Psychologist, Dr Michael
Carr-Gregg agreed parents should not face
charges for smacking but did suggest that other
discipline techniques were more effective.
6. The Family Court has a slightly different mindset
in that it regularly informs parties that no form of
physical discipline is tolerated and will routinely
make orders restraining parties from physically
disciplining children.
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