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2006-11-29 06:00:02 · 12 answers · asked by ciaran91 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Where are you located? All legal questions depend on the jurisdiction in which you reside.
2006-11-29 08:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In britain, leaving any type of mark , even a momentary red smarting is illegal.
On a personal note, parents in general are capable of reasonable judgement of how to discipline a child and the state should not interfere until there is indictaion of abuse.
Children are not always mature enough to be reasoned with, but yet the message still has to be given.
If my young child ran into the road , he would be smacked.Hard enough for the child to take on board the message but obviously no more than necessary.This is a form of negative reinforcement that is successful in training those who are too young to respond to reasoning.Better a quick tap than a road accident!
However, I dont favour the use of violence if it is not an instatnt response to the childs "crime".This could be considered revengeful rather than negative reinforcement.
All this said, if any parent has alternative methods that achieve the same ends then these should be explored first
great question
2006-11-29 06:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is that it depends on what you mean by "hit". As of last year, "mild smacking" is acceptable, but anything which results in physical harm, including swelling, bruising, grazing, cuts or scratches could be classified as assault against the child.
A conviction or even a caution for such an assault is a serious matter, because any offence perpetrated by an adult against a child under 16 risks the offender being categorised as "a danger to children" and might have implications for future work the person is allowed to do. Where the police are notified of an incident of this nature, Social Services will certainly be notified and will have a duty to open up a file on the child.
2006-11-30 06:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have a look at
NSPCC.org.uk
It explains how the law stands at the moment and any ammendments made or trying to be made on this matter.
As a parent I've never hit mine. I don't see how it builds up a respect between parent and child...it isn't even a last resort!!!
2006-11-29 06:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to give them a smack when they've not listened to you after five times of telling them not to do something! my parents smacked all four of us kids whenever we over stepped the mark and our childlike minds couldn't process their adult reasoning. Sometimes kids need a little shock to make the lesson go in. we've all grown up to be fully rounded human beings and not an ASBO between us!
2006-11-29 06:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by DS12221 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents are allowed to use parental control. A single slap is allowed if it is controlled and not overpowering.continued slaps would be out of control and not classed as parental force.a mild slap would be classed as reasonable chastisement. I hope this helps
2006-11-29 06:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by leisabr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, I think you can give them a light tap thats about it. Sorry if i wasn't much help.
2006-11-29 06:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by susie ooozzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reasonable chastisement is allowed ... a smack bottom,... you're not allowed to beat them up.... and if you did then you should be before the courts!!... you shouldn't punch!... bruising shouldn't be caused!
2006-11-29 09:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
children may be "spanked"
they can not be abused
2006-11-29 06:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in Ireland!you cant actually smack them!but you can in Morocco. that probably doesn't help but who cares....................
2006-11-29 07:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋