I grew up in a very "Physical" Household, due to my Step-Father. Therefore, I am completely against smaking my kids. I have in the 7yrs my son has been around, spanked my son once, for a very good reason,a nd I felt just horrible about it, and promissed to never do it again! If a law like this helps, then by all means. There are way too many people out there who just go above and beyond, while punishing children. And unfortunately Social Services can only do so much