2007-07-09 05:23:06 · 14 answers · asked by pink angel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Certain types of hitting are illegal.
Hitting with an open hand is ok.
Using a closed fist, or any foreign object (wooden/plastic spoon, belt, paddle, ect) is illegal. If a mark if left you can also get into trouble, schools are required by law to report any bruses or marks on a child.
2007-07-09 05:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Catlin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IT'S NOT. At least not anywhere in the USA. Child abuse is illegal everywhere in this country, but different states have different rules. Some allow the barbaric practice of using objects such as paddle, belts and switches to "Discipline' children as long as only "Reasonable force; is used. As far as I know, only Minnesota has language it its statutes that address "Reasonable force." Any non accidental action which results in an injury to the child is too harsh. Minnesota calls it malicious punishment.
All corporal punishment should be banned, as too many people use it inappropriately, and can't differentiate between spanking and abuse. I also think parenting classes should be mandatory for all new parents.
2007-07-09 05:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's been illegal to hit your kids since the late 20th century.
2007-07-09 11:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally it isn't, but it's a fine line sometimes between punishment and abuse....... and when injury results, then it's illegal. Then it's called child abuse. And face it, if you have to hit, or spank, repeatedly, is it working? If it were working your kid would get the message and not misbehave to avoid the spank.
2007-07-09 05:28:15 · answer #4 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realize that there are many 'parents' who believe that they have the right to hit their children; and that sometimes this 'hitting' involves pulling their hair, sitting on them, pushing them down or into objects, squeezing them or hitting them repeatedly.
The 'theory' of spanking works only because of fear. The Fear of being struck and hurt, and the fear of being hurt if you disobey. What are you going to do when that child grows to no longer fear you? Become more aggressive, or use more force? Where do you draw the line?
Those who say that it's okay to hit a child as long as it doesn't leave marks need to get smacked upside the head. We are supposed to protect children, not hurt them.
It's illegal to hit an adult, so why would it be legal to hit a child?
2007-07-09 05:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by redsquirrelpooka 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
It's not illegal to spank children. However, it IS illegal to beat them. There is a difference. A swat on the bottom is not the same as smacking them around.
2007-07-09 11:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by AV 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It isn't. In my state, it's illegal for them to injure them, or leave marks that last more than 24 hours. But a parent could still smack a child across the face or use a belt and couldn't be held responsible for it, legally, if it didn't leave lasting marks or injure the child in any way.
2007-07-09 08:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by Yogi 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ever since the liberals decided that they can do a better job through their many government programs.
Most people aren't smart enough to distinguish the difference between discipline and abuse, so they conveniently lump everything into the category of abuse.
This is a key element is moving the authority structure from the home, where it should be, to the government, where it should NOT be.
2007-07-09 06:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by elmar66 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
IT'S NOT ILLEGAL TO SPANK YOUR CHILDREN.
What is illegal is to leave permanent marks such as bruises welts blisters... other then a temporary red bottom. The anti spanking crack pots like to make people think spanking is illegal, but that is simply their unpopular opinion, NOT LAW.
2007-07-09 21:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its not... its ok to spank. but not to beat or abuse... the goverment has tried so hard to tell us how to raise our kids... we are to clothe , feed, shelter, and so much more... i have teenagers and i cant just spank thei butts like i use too.. thy are bigger then me... but i can take things out of their room... only need a mattress according to the goverment..lol and no need to shop in high dollar stores for clothes... goverment thinks walmart and dollar store have good clothes... and no need in buying high dollar tech stuff... a lil port ole radio works good too... my point is not always a spanking works. teach ur kids what they got they got from u and things can change and not for the good of them...lol mine know i wont spank then but they know u mess with mom u will pay one way or another...
2007-07-09 06:24:17 · answer #10 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋