Welsh Cathedral hosts road show to end legalized violence against children

The cathedral hosted a two-day road show, advising parents and carers on how to manage children’s behaviour in positive ways, and held a vigil service to remember children who have suffered violence. Children’s feet were washed at the service as a mark of respect.

Dean of Brecon, Geoffrey Marshall, said: ‘Every parent and carer knows that disciplining children is not easy. However, resorting to violence and smacking is not effective and should no longer be seen as acceptable behaviour or reasonable punishment. There are far better ways of teaching children how to respect boundaries and behave well. Ending violence against children is a religious imperative and the church has a responsibility to work with others to do so.’