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Can hitting a child get you arrested?
In most civilised countries, hitting a child is illegal and would indeed get you arrested.
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.
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 it legal for a mom to slap her 17 year old daughter?
If it really counts as "hitting", then it probably constitutes assault and battery, which is illegal almost everywhere.Spanking a child is legal in some places and not in others.
Is it illegal to smack children?
yes in some states child abuse you go to jail for cruelty to children
Is spanking your child with a belt legal in Washington?
By law, hitting a child with an object such as a belt is considered whipping and thus is considered child abuse, which is illegal. Depending on the severity the sentence length and punishments differ, however, it is common for the child to be removed from their parent. So yes, spanking with a belt is illegal in Washington
How do you give a boy a paddling?
It is the act of hitting a child on his/her bottom, with a wooden board. It is Illegal in most "Civilized" countries , punishable buy law.
Is hitting a child in the stomach abuse?
Hitting a child anywhere (except the buttocks in limited cases) is considered abuse.
What can the law do about ex-girlfriend boyfriend hitting kids?
It is illegal to hit a kid. If you saw it you should call Child Protective Services. If you didn't see it, you may still want to call Child Protective Services, but they might not be able to do anything unless the child has visible bruises or other injuries. By the way, if you are still seeing the person who is hitting your kids, you should stop seeing them.
What can the law do about ex girlfriend boyfriend hitting kids?
It is illegal to hit a kid. If you saw it you should call Child Protective Services. If you didn't see it, you may still want to call Child Protective Services, but they might not be able to do anything unless the child has visible bruises or other injuries. By the way, if you are still seeing the person who is hitting your kids, you should stop seeing them.
Is it child abuse to choke your child?
Yes; physically hitting or hurting your child in ANY way is child abuse.
Is it illegal to hit your child in wyoming?
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.
