[Slyfox]

Parents are coerced into believing that they must not 'discipline' their children because hands are for loving.

Schools are not allowed to 'discipline' the students because they might get slapped with a law suit.

[boxlunch]

I agree. And many times it's the brightest and most creative children that need their parents to discipline them more so that they can learn to channel their energy and learn self-control, but so many parents are afraid to discipline these days. Those types of kids may sometimes be the most likely to get in trouble when young, but may turn out to be the most creative assets for society when they mature. Under this scheme, in a liberal country, those bright and creative but undisciplined kids would be labeled for the rest of their lives. Really sad for the kids and for Britain. Mrs. B