Abuse of a child is never OK. discipline is one thing abuse is another.If you mean is it OK to hit a child then there are differing schools of thought on this. I personally don't think there is any real problem with giving a child a slap on the back side or on some part of the body where you are not going to cause lasting harm or bruising. However I also feel that if you are willing to apply the self discipline to come up with ways and means of not having to do this sort of thing and it is possible then it is even better. But which ever way you go about it you should never hit a child in anger.
If it is done out of love with the intention of leading the child in the right direction, it is discipline. If it is done out of anger or revenge, it is abuse.
Yes, corporal punishment is considered abuse in the context of child discipline as it can cause physical and emotional harm to the child.
Yes
If the child is witness to the abuse, than the abuser is sending a message to the child that it is okay to do that to people.
Anywhere there is a child and someone who could abuse them but its most commonly found in the child's home.
Parents or another legal guardian of a child can use force up to, but not including death or child abuse to discipline a child
Hitting a child anywhere (except the buttocks in limited cases) is considered abuse.
Child abuse affects a way the child thinks and acts. If a child was abused, for example hit multiple times, every time someone raises a hand(for a high five or something) they might twitch or something. Their ideas, thoughts, and dreams might be affected. Bad dreams, terrible thoughts, and they might think abuse is okay and abuse other people.
Yes. Haha just kidding. No it's not. You'll go to jail. :O
In the United States, hitting a child can be considered illegal depending on the circumstances. Physical discipline that causes harm or injury to a child may be considered child abuse and can lead to legal consequences. It is important to use non-violent and positive discipline methods when raising children.
In Hawaii, it is not explicitly illegal to spank a child with a belt as a form of discipline. However, it is important to note that excessive or abusive physical discipline can still be considered child abuse under Hawaii law. Parents should always consider positive and non-violent discipline methods.
The parent can stop hitting the child at any age. A parent is permitted to discipline a child by spanking until they reach the age of majority. If a parent hits the child outside of the discipline exception, it is battery. The line between battery and discipline is murky and varies by state.