More then usual. I mean, like a LOT.
2006-11-27 09:54:39 · 25 answers · asked by JASNJ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I don't have a spouce... I'm just asking what you think!
2006-11-27 09:59:27 · update #1
If you mean, like he bumped her as they were passing, or accidentally knocked them down, of course. It was an accident. If you mean, you know they actually hit them, but said it was an accident, absolutely not! Any person who strikes a child on purpose (even if they did it out of frustration or anger) is a danger to that child. I am the protector of those children- and if someone hurt them on purpose, I would leave. I had to leave my first husband because he was a severe alcoholic... he never physically hurt our child (who was only 4 months old when I left), but I was afraid he would. It was just a matter of time- he was starting to get more physically aggressive with me, so I knew it was time to go. For me, the idea that he might hurt my baby was enough for me to leave... I didn't wait for it to happen.
2006-11-27 10:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than usual? ow much does this spouse (accidentally hit the child? I'm sorry, but there's no accident here. You don't accidentally beat your children. Something's wrong. I recommend getting the child away from that spouse, you should get away from the spouse too. Cause if not, someone will find out and child protective services will become involved, and neither of you will have any control over the situation.
2006-11-27 09:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um there is a difference between spanking a child for something they did wrong like talking back or throwing things, but to hit a child for no reason is no accident. I myself a mother of 3 would not turn a blind eye, and any one who does doesn't deserve to have children.
2006-11-27 10:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Purple_Freak_Faery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one parent allows the other to abuse (whether physical, sexual, or mentally) a child... they both deserve to be punished. A parents job is to protect their children, if neither can do that then neither should have custody of the kids. I'm assuming because you put "accidental" in your question, that the child is not being hit as in being punished but physically abused. If something similar is happening to you, it is your duty to your children to get out now. Call a local women's shelter for help. Our children don't deserve to live in hell.
2006-11-27 10:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any man who repeatedly hits a child should be turned over to the authorities. It is no accident when it happens more than once. There is far too much spousal and child abuse in this society, and steps should be taken to prevent such things.
2006-11-27 10:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would really depend on the situation. if they hit the child for no reason, which by the accidentally part of your question, then no, i wouldn't "turn a blind eye". if it was a disciplinary action, maybe. but even then, it would depend on the circumstances, and the way that they even hit the child. a simple spanking, and really hitting a child are two different things.
2006-11-27 10:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! Hitting children should absolutely not be tolerated. The world will never become a peaceful place if we continue to hit children. That teaches them nothing except that violence is an acceptable way to get what you want, which it's not! There are SO many better ways to teach children how to behave.
2006-11-27 15:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what my spouse is hitting the child for. It also depends on the age of the child. I don't expect my spouse to haul of and really whip our 3 year old.
But if our 10 year old sucked his teeth, walked away while he was being spoken to and then stomped off to his room and slammed the door.....then I would agree with the hitting.
It all depends on the situation. I wouldn't tolerate exessive hitting or meaningless hitting.
2006-11-27 09:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by s_sill 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe hitting a child is never okay. If you hit your child as punishment they're only going to learn to be afraid of you. My father hit me once when I was young and i've been uncomfortable around him ever since.
2006-11-27 10:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by Rei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the question was accidently. If it happened once I would have a through talk about it, but if it was more than usual I would tell him to get anger management classes, and if he refused I would get him out of our lives.
2006-11-27 10:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋