Is it child abuse to tape a child's hands together?

Question

If a 5-year-old child is out-of-control and had just given his baby sister a bloody nose because he had thrown her to the floor and, when being talked to, began punching walls and doors, would it be child abuse to tape his hands together?

It is interesting that respondents assume that I either did this or even condone it, both of which are incorrect assumptions.

Answer 1

Yes. Maybe you should take him to a doctor, he could have some kind of mental disorder and in need of medication.

Answer 2

Look, I am not an advocate for child abuse but if you were in a situation were your child was a danger to himself or anyone at home, I would at least have put him in a safe room where he could have his tantrums, etc. Taping a child's hands together isn't so much physical abuse at it is demeaning to the child (psychological abuse), only crazy people are restrained that way, don't treat your son that way as much as you may want to.

Answer 3

I know it can be frustrating at times as a parent and I'm sure we have come up with some interesting methods. I would say that would be a little extreme but I am not in your situation. Since this is not normal behavior have you considered having your child evaluated by a specialist for anger or hyper activity. Just a thought. I would talk to your son's doctor - sometimes they don't ask enough questions for us so we have to let them know when something is wrong. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Yes, I think it is child abuse to tape a child's hands together. Anyone who is considering doing this should research online for proper restraining techniques.

Answer 5

Probably.
The solution is to deal with the kid - not tape the hands together..is the kid jealous of the "baby" sister?? most older kids are jealous and rightfully so, parents, neighbours, etc, all oooohhh and aaawwweeee over the baby and give it gifts and stuff and its allowed to get away with things an older kid could not ever get away with.

I hope you did something when this kid lashed out like that. Keep in mind that "Talking" isnt always effective when dealing with a 5yr old.. they cannot "reason" as well as an adult- taking away toys or priviliges works better - immediate punishment like spanks works ok too (up til the age of 6)

get professional help

NO soda pops ever (espeically those with RED dye)
NO Caffinated drinks

LIMIT TV

MORE intouch with nautre and the outdoors (this has been proven to help kids with anger issues)

NEVER make the excuses "boys will be boys"

The parents have created a monster.. probably spoilt the kid so it isnt used to not getting its way. As such it has no control of its emotions.

Taping the hands together wont cure the problem.

Answer 6

Kinda funny how some people on here like to think the though never crossed their minds. But, nonetheless, long gone are the days where you could hit, spank, or otherwise physically punish your child. My suggestion, come up with a good reward system for when he is good, maybe some type of chart where when he is good for a week he gets a surprise (ice cream, toy, movie night). My wife did it with my little girl and it worked wonders. If not, don't use duct tape, go out and buy a set of fuzzy handcuffs they won't hurt him at all. And to those people who prejudge without being in the situation, I suggest you stick to the morals and ethic section. Good luck

Answer 7

Yes, but it's also child abuse to let him do this to his sister. It's also a bad sign that parents can't control a 5 year old.

Answer 8

what is in your head? of COURSE it's abuse. Whoever did or is thinking of doing this is completely wrong for doing it. NEVER treat a child that way no matter WHAT they did. I have a three year old nephew that throws my daughter to the floor. He gets a spanking and time out. That's as far as punishment goes.

Answer 9

if this is a friend you know that has done this there is many ways to successfully punish a child with out bodily harm. i belive the taping of hands isnt a stradegy and will only make the child more angry. but if it worked do it tape isnt harmful unless over the mouth eyes or neck then i would kill a person who did that. the best punishment is a spanking donot be afraid. spanking a bottom isnt illegal even though alot of people think its abuse. all i can say is i got the **** knocked out of my *** when i was caught stealing and i was 11! i have never shoplifted since then. so each time a child is being disobediant spank him a good tingleing wacks (dont go to far) sooner or later hell stop because he remembers what he did to get spanked. my cousin was never spanked in his life because of the stupid *** threat of children services and now he is so unrully his mother wants to put him in foster care. my dad was never diagnosed with oppistional defiance disorder and was spanked ever day if he did something wrong. my boyfriend is 26 and tells me all the time the coat hanger really taught him not to pick on his sister or do things that would get him spanked. and he hasnt been diagnosed with any stupid mental disorder like you see in a alot of kids now all because the parent is told how to raise THERE OWN CHILD. i was diagnosed with bipolar add yada yada and was rebelious and never spanked but once but when i was i never stole again. see the process. and tell the parent that she or he works to much and needs to spend time with the child because the child is having resentment becuase he reconizes that the baby sitter is doing what the mommy or daddy is soposed to be doing and feels they are the only one deserving to be listen to and the babysitter does not have the right to tell him what to do. kid are smarter than what you think.... and its really scary.

Answer 10

Yes! Child abuse.
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Answer 11

your kid has some issues, take control or get some damned help, and yes it's abuse to tape his hands together