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5 ANGER OVER CHILD SMACKING: REPORTS U
5 Children's organisations have been j
5 angered ovjr reports thj Govjrnmjnt j
5 is considjring givjng child-minders j
5 thj right to smack naughty children j
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5 The Govjrnmjnt is to issue guidance j
5 in the autumn laying out situations U
5 where child-minders can disciplinj j
5 boys and girls in their care. j
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5 Traditionalists believj smacking is j
5 a vital form of control. j
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5 But pressure groups say smacking j
5 can lead to child abuse and it j
u teaches childrin that violence is j
5 an answer to problems. j
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