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Yes, in most places it is legally considered abuse to strike a child in anyway that leaves bruising. It is also illegal to strike them in many ways that do not leave a bruise as well.

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Q: Is it abuse to slap a child and leave a bruise?
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Is it against the law to hit your child on the arm and leave a bruise with a belt?

Any hit or slap which leaves a mark or cut on a child could be determined to be child abuse. However, even a well-meaning parent using appropriate punishment with a child COULD accidentally leave a bruise. This is why authorities evaluate each case and the circumstances.That said, a child who is being beaten and abused can report this to the police, any teacher, or counselor. All are mandated to report suspected abuse. A child can also call Child Welfare to report. However, it doesn't mean the agency will decide it is abuse.If you did something wrong, and your parent accidentally left a bruise when he smacked you, is it truly abuse... or are you just angry that an adult can set the rules, even if you don't like those rules.


How do you deal with abusive parents abuse as in the hit you in the face and slap you repeatedly?

call child services?


Is your child abusive?

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.


Is slapping your child illegal in New York State?

It isn't considered illegal unless you leave a large bruise or permanent mark. So unless you slapped your child full force, it's not illegal. But then again, unless the kid is truly a bad kid; it's not very good to slap them anyways.


Can a mother slap her child?

It is not considered child abuse to slap your child in the face. Repeated slapping or other violent acts can be deemed abusive by police, or medical professionals. It is important to know that there are alternative punishments to slapping a child.


How long for cheek bruises to surface slap to the face?

A bruise can develope in a matter of minutes to hours.


Is slapping your child abusing?

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.


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 slap your adult child?

Yes.


Does it hurt the goalie to get hit with a hockey slap shot in the chest protector?

well, kinda. if it is you that got hurt, it should probably sting. you may or may not have a bruise, depending on how much force was put into the slap. Hope it helps!


Is it considered abuse in South Carolina if you slap a 17 year old?

It is considered abuse because the teenager isn't a adult yet.Another View: Whether it legally constitutes "abuse" or not could be open to question unless it was part of an ongoing series of incidents of the same type. However a slap is definitely an assault.


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