She hits me on my arms, my legs, she hits me for stupid stuff too.
2007-09-22 13:10:05 · 27 answers · asked by Jim J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. It's not child abuse if it's punishment for something you do Spankings help keep kids from being spoiled, bad-*** kid or just plain evil.
2007-09-22 13:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
does it hurt enough to cry? what is considered stupid stuff? adn do you pee your pants? when my dad used to go to town on me with the belt I would pee myself and cry. but if your only mad and not really hurting that much, maybe a stinging then be very careful before crying foul. foolishness is tied up with the heart of a boy but the rod of discipline will remove it far from him. that is in the bible. that doesn't mean abuse, discipline means training. training can come in many forms and is determined on what the child needs, and the level of the childs respect or lack there of.
some of the crimes under the mosiac law required literally beatings with the rod. now some might think that extreme but remember this was God's requirement, he knows what is best, but these were 4 serious crimes, many times for less serious crimes you paid a fine. or if you stole you had to pay back what you stole four to six times as much and if you couldn't pay you had to sell yourself into slavery until the debt was paid and you got your freedom.
when in doubt you can go to a teacher you trust for advice on it. whatever you do do not exaggerate the problem just to get back at your mom, you might end up hurting yourself more than her. maybe they can work with her to counsel on restraint on discipline. maybe you can stop doing whatever it is she is disciplining you for, but it sounds like she might be going overboard, but not knowing the whole story I cannot say for sure. if it is not that bad (no bruising or welts and doesn't happen alot I would just say a little pain may save your life in the long run. do you have other evidence that shows she loves you? if she does maybe you can talk to her about it? it maybe how she sees the need for it out of love or maybe she was disciplined like that herself.
or you really need to talk to someone like counslors at school. maybe they can talk to her? you shouldn't go alone on this if the beatings are frequent and done in anger.
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2007-09-22 13:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutley and you should talk to your guidance counselor at school and let them know what is happening. Is she mentally ill or on drugs or alcohol or something? Where is your Dad? YOu have to try to get some help for you first, and then for her. It is terrible to hit your children with anything. I was beaten with everything imaginable while I was growing up by a step-father. I have 3 grown daughters now and they all have children and I stopped the legacy of hitting with me. I never hit my girls and they don''t hit their children either. I have so much sympathy and compassion for you and if you can summon up the courage to talk to someone about it ... perhaps your life could get better and your mom could get some professional help
2007-09-22 13:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by victoria c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might think it's stupid stuff when you grow older you will appreciate the hitting...puts you in the right direction of growing...you have a long way to go..
2007-09-22 13:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Stanley the Westie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if it is just for discipline or if it is just excessive....you say that it's just for stupid stuff also sometimes, i don't really know the situation, but maybe she doesn't see it as stupid...
if you do what she tells you, but she still finds excuses to hit you. talk to a close teacher, a friend's mom, or a church leader...you could also pray.
2007-09-22 13:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...it is child abuse....tell your Mom the next time she hits you with a belt that your will call the police....and then do it for your safety and security. Show this to your Mom....she will be arrested for child abuse and will suffer the consequences.
2007-09-22 14:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by malter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is against the law.
Your mom has uncontrolled anger. Monday at school, make an appointment with your Guidance Counselor and tell him/her about this. Tell your counselor that you want to get some help for your mom and for yourself. This will not go unanswered. School counselors are there to help you. Please trust someone with this. I hope you and your mom can get the assistance needed.
2007-09-22 13:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends.
If its just a smack then its ok. Thats usually how you punish children...
But if its more like a savage beating in which you are actually seriously injured, then it is against the law.
2007-09-22 13:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by CanadianFundamentalist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try telling her that you will call the cops if she hits you again. Be prepared to live without a mother for a while if you do.
2007-09-22 13:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She must not be hitting you very hard than, otherwise I'm sure people would have noticed the welts on your arms and legs.
2007-09-22 13:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by Christopher H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're in the 8th grade, I doubt she just hits you for no good reason, you probably do stupid and bratty stuff....
2007-09-24 11:46:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋