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What is the law in Michigan in regards to spanking children or smacking them in the face if not abusive?
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∙ 15y ago
Specifically no. But, it could be.
The definition of child abuse in the state of Michigan is a bit vague and open to interpretation.
From the Child Protection Law, Act 238 of 1975:
"'Child abuse' means harm or threatened harm to a child's health or welfare that occurs through nonaccidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment, by a parent, a legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the child's health or welfare or by a teacher, a teacher's aide, or a member of the clergy."
By extension, the punitive action permissible under Michigan Penal Code can be found at The Michigan Penal Code, Act 328 of 1931, MCL 750.135.
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∙ 12y ago
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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.
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