Letter: A better way to tackle child abuse

Monday 28 October 1996 00:02 GMT

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Sir: I understand the Archbishop of Canterbury condones a loving slap to discipline children ("Carey happy to give a gentle smack", 26 October).

I was wondering, now that my oldest daughter is nearly four years old and gaining strength, how long I have to wait before I can start slapping my new-born? Should I wait until she is out of her infancy, or should I get started while she is still in the crib?

WOODY HARRELSON

Los Angeles, USA

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