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A Proclamation

SpankOut Day
April 30th

Whereas, all children need guidance and deserve to grow up in an environment free from physical harm, and

Whereas, millions of children suffer child abuse each year in the name of discipline, and

Whereas, corporal punishment of children provides a poor model for solving interpersonal problems, leads to pro-violence attitudes, and contributes to the vicious cycle of abuse, and

Whereas, violence to children is a preventable harm, and

Whereas, preventing physical violence to children includes learning and using effective, nonviolent discipline methods, and

Whereas, we recognize the importance of discipline as teaching rather than punishment:

Now, therefore, we declare April 30th to be SpankOut Day in our community and advocate child-rearing practices that develop caring, responsible, self-disciplined adults.