September 10, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwitzerland Enshrines Non-Violent Parenting in Law
Swiss Parliament approves amendment to Civil Code explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, establishing counseling services for families facing parenting challenges.
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- The Swiss Senate approved an amendment to the Civil Code banning violence in child-rearing.
- The House of Representatives previously approved the same amendment in May.
- Cantons are now legally mandated to provide counseling services for families.
By The Numbers
1 in 5
children experiencing psychological violence
33 to 4
Senate vote margin
Almost half
children experiencing domestic violence
They Said
"Parents must bring up children without the use of violence."