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In most states, corporal punishment is not allowed.
Michael Colin Macpherson has written: 'The psychology of abuse' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Child abuse 'Homecoming'
Yes. It's seen as child abuse.
Yes it can be, especially if used as a punishment.
Legal issues regarding child abuse generally revolve around what counts as child abuse and what doesn't. For example, some people consider spanking child abuse while others consider it an acceptable form of punishment. Constitutional protections of the parent-child relationship and privacy in the home must also be legally balanced with the welfare of the child.
Parents or another legal guardian of a child can use force up to, but not including death or child abuse to discipline a child
It depends on the context and the child. In some cases, a slap could be considered spanking, and acceptable physical punishment. In other cases, a slap could fall outside the bounds of punishment and be considered abuse.
A parent has the right to discipline their child, which includes corporal punishment (spanking/hitting). A child, however, is legally protected from cruel and unusual punishment from the parent. Generally speaking, if the parent is leaving a serious bruise, the child is being subjected to excessive punishment that constitutes "child abuse". Any further specification is a personal opinion.
yes punching a child is a form of abuse not punishment.
Yes, slapping your child can be considered a form of physical abuse. It can cause emotional harm, lead to the child feeling fearful or insecure, and may erode trust between the child and parent. It's important to use positive discipline strategies that do not involve physical violence.
Child abuse laws in all US states includes the broad category of "neglect". Withholding food as punishment is not only indirect physical abuse, but also neglect and emotional abuse. If you know a child whose parents use food as punishment, you should report this to the authorities. All children deserve to have their needs met. It is a parent's responsibility to feed and nourish a child. This includes access to fluids / drinks.
Nothing other then the guilt she had to live with knowing what she did to her kids. There wasn't a lot of child abuse laws back in the day so there wasn't really a punishment she could have gotten.