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it depends half the time it is discipline but the other half is abuse. if it has a reason its discipline but if whoever is doing it without reason its usually abuse
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People used to think it was necessary to "spank" adult members of the community, college students, military trainees, and prisoners. In some countries they still do. In our country, it is considered sexual battery if a person over the age of 18 is "spanked", but only if over the age of 18.
For one thing, because the buttocks are so close to the sex organs, anal region, and so multiply linked to sexual nerve centers, striking them can trigger powerful and involuntary sexual stimulus in some people. There are numerous physiological ways in which it can be intentionally or unintentionally sexually abusive, but I won't list them all here. One can read the testimony, documentation, and educational resources available from the website of Parents and Teachers Against Violence In Education.
Child bottom-battering vs. DISCIPLINE:
Child bottom-battering (euphemistically labeled "spanking","swatting","switching","smacking", "paddling",or other cute-sounding names) for the purpose of gaining compliance is nothing more than an inherited bad habit.
Its a good idea for people to take a look at what they are doing, and learn how to DISCIPLINE instead of hit.
There are several reasons why child bottom-battering isn't a good idea. Here are some good, quick reads recommended by professionals:
Plain Talk About Spanking
by Jordan Riak
The Sexual Dangers of Spanking Children
by Tom Johnson
NO VITAL ORGANS THERE, So They Say
by Lesli Taylor MD and Adah Maurer PhD
Just a handful of those helping to raise awareness of why child bottom-battering isn't a good idea:
American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,
American Psychological Association,
Center For Effective Discipline,
Churches' Network For Non-Violence,
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu,
Parenting In Jesus' Footsteps,
Global Initiative To End All Corporal Punishment of Children,
United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
In 31 nations, child corporal punishment is prohibited by law (with more in process). In fact, the US was the only UN member that did not ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The US also has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
The US states with the highest crime rates and the poorest academic performance are also the ones with the highest rates of child corporal punishment.
There is simply no evidence to suggest that child bottom-battering instills virtue.
Answer: It is considered discipline by some and abuse by others. The truth is spanking is never abuse, but beatings are.
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What are the titles of some parenting videos about the pros and cons of spanking?
Online there are the videos called "Pros and Cons of Spanking Your Child", "Spanking Your Kids: Discipline or Abuse", and "Spanking And Child Discipline-The Pros And Cons".
What is the Florida law on spanking children?
Florida restricts all spanking as child abuse. Florida law states that any act that can physically or mentally hurt a child is considered child abuse and you can be charged with a felony for it.
That kids are allowed to be hit?
if it is diciplenary by the child's parents yes(like spanking), but if it is parental abuse or abuse from any other person it is considered child abuse
How does violence get passed on from generation to generation?
Sometimes a child is brought up by an abusive parent. Then that child comes to believe that abuse in relationships is normal. If a child watches one parent in anger, strike the other, and he or she sees this happening many times, and the child also incurs the wrath of that parent or both parents and they strike the child in anger as a way to discipline. Then that child will most likely raise their own child with anger and physical abuse. A normal spanking for correction is not considered abuse, unless it leaves long term marks and is dealt out in anger by the person doing the discipline.
Is spanking your child with a belt legal in Washington?
By law, hitting a child with an object such as a belt is considered whipping and thus is considered child abuse, which is illegal. Depending on the severity the sentence length and punishments differ, however, it is common for the child to be removed from their parent. So yes, spanking with a belt is illegal in Washington
Is punching your child in the stomach a spanking?
NO! It's child abuse for which you can be arrested and your child removed from your custody.
Is spanking your child legal in Illinois?
"Spanking" a child isn't considered Corporal Punishment....in any State of the Union, a Parent has the right to discipline their child by Spanking them, this however, does not include abusive behavior.
Should polygamists discipline their child by spanking?
In the United States, parents have the right to determine whether spaking is a proper form of punishment for their children, regardless of their sexual or religious practices. However, laws dictate that if the spanking leaves a mark, it may be called child abuse and could get the parent in trouble.
What is the difference between discipline and child abuse to children at age 12 is whooping your butt because you were disrespecting your parents child abuse or discipline?
If it is done out of love with the intention of leading the child in the right direction, it is discipline. If it is done out of anger or revenge, it is abuse.
Is your child abusive?
It depends on the context and the child. In some cases, a slap could be considered spanking, and acceptable physical punishment. In other cases, a slap could fall outside the bounds of punishment and be considered abuse.
What is the legal age for parents to stop hitting their teens?
The parent can stop hitting the child at any age. A parent is permitted to discipline a child by spanking until they reach the age of majority. If a parent hits the child outside of the discipline exception, it is battery. The line between battery and discipline is murky and varies by state.
What are the specific guidelines of spanking a child in South Carolina?
There are no specific laws concerning "spanking". However, any physical act either by use of an instrument or not that leaves bruises, abrasions, and so forth is considered physical abuse and if reported is subject to investigation by child protective services.
