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"Spanking" a child isn't considered Corporal Punishment....in any State of the Union, a Parent has the right to discipline their child by Spanking them, this however, does not include abusive behavior.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes it is but you cannot injure your child. You should never whip them with the buckle end, or on their face or genitals. Just on the bottom and not enough to cause welts or bruises.
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Is it legal to leave a bruise on a child's behind?
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