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Hitting a child anywhere (except the buttocks in limited cases) is considered abuse.

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Is it child abuse to choke your child?

Yes; physically hitting or hurting your child in ANY way is child abuse.


Is it child abuse if you hit your child with wire?

Hitting a child in any way, with or without an object is still known as "Physical Child Abuse."


Is hitting children the right thing to do?

No, hitting children is not the right thing to do. It is considered as child abuse and you might get arrested for that.


Is punching your child in the stomach a spanking?

NO! It's child abuse for which you can be arrested and your child removed from your custody.


Where is child abuse illegal?

Anywhere there is a child and someone who could abuse them but its most commonly found in the child's home.


Is making a child bleed by hitting him illegal?

Yes, it is very illegal. It is known as child abuse. If you know of this happening, report to the police.


When a stepmom child is hitting a stepchild what do you do?

if the stepchild is being abused, call 911/the state abuse hotline.


What is the law for parents hitting their children?

There is no special law, it can be child abuse if it is excessive, otherwise it would be assault or battery.


Why do some people think spanking is abuse?

When a child is spanked he/she is getting hit and that makes it abusive. The child learns that hitting is a solution to problems. There are other ways to displine a child.


Is it illegal to smack children?

yes in some states child abuse you go to jail for cruelty to children


Is hitting your child illegal in the US?

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.


What is the legal age for parents to stop hitting their teens?

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.

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