Mr Daniels reckons that for the few children whose parents actually get around to using the vouchers, it may make a lifetime of difference.

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"All parents understand the difference between a little smack given as a means of discipline in a loving and supportive relationship and abuse, " he told Today.

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Because of the recent disclosures that involve dangers of installing the wrong type of smoke detectors, I thought this would be a good segue into the world of smoke alarms to make sure everyone understood the difference and to protect themselves and their parents from the dangers inherent in selecting the cheaper, less effective, and much more unreliable type of traditional sensors.

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