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Any physical punishment by a parent or other person against a minor child by use of any implement that leaves bruises, abrasions or any injury is abuse and the person(s) can face criminal charges. The exception is school districts where the state law all a corporeal punishment by means of a "paddle". Even in such cases, parents or concerned child protective agencies have been successful in civil litigation and criminal prosecution against the perpetrator.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 17y agoAlthough courts are reluctant to intervene in situations where parents use physical discipline there can still be grounds for abuse charges. Any intentional act taken by an adult against a child that leaves bruises, abrasions or other injuries constitutes child abuse regardless if such injuries are a result of parenting, relative, educator, etc. disciplinary action. I am a believer in spankings when all else fails, but NOT using a paddle, belt or any other object. I am talking about over the knee, two swats on the rump. NO ONE has the right to ever hit a child with an object or slap their face, punch, kick or throw them around.
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∙ 14y ago- The 'spanking law' depends on what State you live in. No child should be hit with a belt or any object, but the palm of the hand (that's called spanking.) Hitting with a belt or other object is physical abuse. I do agree in spankings when a child refuses to listen to their parents after having two chances to do as they are told, or for making a scene or having temper tantrums. Since spankings were abolished in some parts of the U.S. and Canada the rise of unruly children getting into trouble and nearly driving their parents either into a rubber room or close to a divorce and also more crime went on the rise. British Columbia, Canada has brought the spanking law back.
- Whipping with a belt is child abuse. The parent has lost control when they resort to a whipping with a belt, or the child would have to have done something really bad to have deserved a severe whiplash.
it is illegal in washington, it states no hitting children with objects, but the palm of your hand, it emphasizes a lot on the palm, because when you think about getting hit with the "hand" that may include a fist etc..
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on where you live.
it also depends on how serious the spanking is physically and mentally.
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∙ 12y agoit is if u just spank them for no reason it is against the law but if they did something bab u can spank them and it isn't against the law
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∙ 14y agoYes, if you don't abuse them, if you do, they'll most like run away or end their life...
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∙ 11y agono, but I feel that it is a very bad idea.
No as long as there are no bruises or marks left on the child.
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∙ 12y agoNo, you can not leave a mark.
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Can a step-mother spank a child in Tennessee?
If the father has sole custody of a child, and agrees to let a step-mother spank his child then yes, she can. However, if there is joint custody it has to be an agreement between all parents, otherwise there can be legal repercussions.
Is it legal to spank children in North Carolina?
Yes it is legal to spank a child.
Can a babysitter spank because im 12 and our dad told the babysitter that she could spank us brother 2 and she spanked us both on our bare bottoms is that illegal?
she can spank you if your parents say yes and she has a good reason that if it was your parents instead they would still spank you. doesn't understand a math question or don't understand your science homework I would not count. if you live in Sweden, Canada or some other place where your not aloud to spank a child, then you'd better tell the police because that's illegal.
Is it against the law with shared custody take the minor child to Alabama or any state from Florida without consent?
it is indeed fact that, that would be wrong and against the law very much
Is it legal if your step-father beats or hits you a lot even if he has custody of you?
That sounds like child abuse to me This is against the law, and is classed as assault and child abuse. If this is occurring, contact local law enforcement.
Should you spank a shy child?
noo , because it someone sees you do that to a child then you will go to jail.Because it is against the law to hit a child.
Can a step-mother spank a child in Tennessee?
If the father has sole custody of a child, and agrees to let a step-mother spank his child then yes, she can. However, if there is joint custody it has to be an agreement between all parents, otherwise there can be legal repercussions.
How long do I spank him for?
You spank yo child for as long as your cold heart desires.
Is it legal to spank children in North Carolina?
Yes it is legal to spank a child.
Should you spank if your child cusses at you?
If you are cussing the word that your child says, then no. however, if the child said it, (not mocking the parent) then it is ok. Spank the child. I don't think a child should be spanked for swearing.
Is it against the law to keep a child in a shopping cart?
It is not against the law i do it all the time
IS it against the law to leave a child unattended in a car in Maine?
Yes, it is against the law.
Can the biological father of his kids have something done to the step father if he spanks the kids?
No, the law states that he can spank the kids, as long as it is on the bottom and he is not beating the children. It is call discipline, and I know this from experience, if the stepfather is the one raising the kids, along with your ex, then he can spank them, it is not against the law.
How many times can a parent spank a child in the U.S.?
There are no set legal limits on how many times a parent can spank a child in the United States.
Do you spank your child with a rod or a paddle?
a rod
Is it legal to spank your child in Wyoming?
yes
How can I spank my 13 year old daughter She has been quite bad she hit her sister broke a bowl and has bad grades?
If you need to spank a child, do it on the butt. You shouldn't have to spank a child for bad grades. They need tutoring not a spanking.
