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/^t/The case is different with little children, let's say till the age of four. Here explanations and talks would, probably, fail. But certainly it does not mean that corporal punishment should be imposed on them. Moreover, it would not do any good and would be interpreted as a form of abuse. Fortunately, there is a way out! It is known that little children perceive the surrounding world through touching or being touched. Therefore, physical contact among children and parents or people responsible for rearing them is of great importance. When stroked, caressed, and hugged they always feel safe and happy. Then they are assured everything is all right. But when the physical contact gets harsher they get impatient or nervous. That is why smacking infants could even lead to more serious complications such as mental illnesses or psychological disorders in the future. Instead of spanking, gestures as well as mimes could help if used widely. Little children's sense of perception is extremely alert so they immediately notice whether somebody is content or not with its actions.