Corporal Punishment: Experts Warn Against Smacking Toddlers

As parents, we dread to see on our infants torture marks, showing a form of physical abuse whether at home or school. Unfortunately a few toddlers in schools have been reportedly flogged to death in different parts of Nigeria; with others sustaining various degrees of bruises. Gist Nigeria speaks with a parent and two experts to understand how corporal punishment affects toddlers and best ways to instill discipline in a child. Gist Nigeria is a 30-minute current affairs programme, co-produced by Channels Television and the BBC. The program offers in-depth reporting, focusing on stories behind the news and their impact on its audience. Gist Nigeria airs at 9pm on Wednesdays on Channels TV and Channels 24 (UK) on Sky 518. Show time slots: WEDNESDAY 9.00pm On CHANNELS TV & CHANNELS 24{UK} On SKY 518 [New Edition] REPEAT: * THURSDAY 3.30pm On DSTV * FRIDAY 6.30pm On Terrestrial * SUNDAY 11.30 am On Terrestrial * SATURDAY 12.30pm CHANNELS 24{UK} ON SKY 518 Don't forget to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Hb8hjx Watch more interesting videos: https://bit.ly/34ogCaw Follow Channels Television On: Facebook:   / channelsforum   Twitter:   / channelstv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelstel... Get more news on our website: https://www.channelstv.com/ #ChannelsTv