Thousands of Welsh parents would be criminalised if a smacking ban is passed, campaigners have warned.
The Welsh Government wants to remove the legal defence for parents who use corporal punishment to discipline children.
But campaigners said removing the reasonable chastisement defence would leave "ordinary parents facing jail".
The Welsh Government said it would make sure the law made "life better for parents and children".
It is due to consult on the plans in the next 12 months.
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My view is that violence begets violence. I managed to bring my kids up without thumping them so why teach young kids that hitting people is a good way to make them do what you want them to do?