Actually, a lot of parents are unaware that mild smacking is permitted under a "reasonable chastisement'' as long as it doesn’t cause bruising, swelling, cuts, grazes or scratches. We aren't looking for stories of abuse or neglect - we are looking for parents who are firm but fair. We are looki...

The programme is specifically about smacking and we like to be clear and upfront about the subject matter. As I said, we are looking for parents who use smacking in a controlled manner to instill discipline and respect - there isn't a hidden agenda and we aren't looking to vilify parents for their c...

Thanks for your reply - I can assure you that this isn't the angle at all. We are looking for people from all backgrounds and communities to take part in the programme and will be interviewing a wide selection of parents to ensure the programme represents a diverse range of people. We aren't looking...

NAUGHTY CHILDREN & SMACKING Hi everyone! I am a TV Producer for Channel 4 and I'm working on a new programme about parenting. We are keen to hear from military families who think that strict parental discipline is important. Should parents have more freedom to smack naughty children? Is smackin...