I wrote this post mainly for Larvatus Prodeo, where it is cross-posted.
Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?
Incoherent question, isn’t it? Nevertheless, that’s the question that New Zealanders are answering in a citizens initiated referendum. The referendum is being conducted by postal ballot, and it closes at noon (NZ time!) on Tuesday 25 August.
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