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* 2008 United States Spanking allowed in all states; the line between permitted corporal punishment and what is legally defined as abuse varies by state and is not always clear (laws typically allow "reasonable force" and "non-excessive corporal punishment") Virginia Supreme Court: Excessive, unreasonable, or cruel punishment is unlawful. A parent has the right to administer such reasonable and timely punishment as may be necessary to correct faults in children. The right cannot be used as a cloak for the exercise of malevolence or the exhibition of uncontrolled passion on the part of the parent. Punishment must be within the bounds of moderation and reason and for the welfare of child, if due moderation is exceeded then parent is criminally liable. The age, size and conduct of child will be considered as well as the instrument used for punishment and the kind of marks or wounds inflicted on the child's body. Carpenter v. Commonwealth, 44 S.E.2d 419 (Va., 1947)
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Is it legal to spank children in North Carolina?
Yes it is legal to spank a child.
Is it legal or illegal to spank a child in Virginia?
Assuming you're talking about parents spanking their child -- it's not illegal to spank your child, but it is illegal to abuse your child (they're different things).
Can parents give a babysitter permission to spank their children?
The legal basis varies by countries and states. In many US states, laws prohibit babysitters from using corporal punishment on children. In some, it would constitute abuse even if condoned by the parents.
Is spanking your child with a belt legal in Hawaii?
Yes u can spank your children anywhere just don't kill them
Is it legal to spank your little brother for stealing stuff from you in the US?
Let your parents decide if corporal punishment is necessary. it is inappropriate for you to do the punishing and a fine line between legal and illegal.
Is it legal to spank children in North Carolina?
Yes it is legal to spank a child.
Is it legal or illegal to spank a child in Virginia?
Assuming you're talking about parents spanking their child -- it's not illegal to spank your child, but it is illegal to abuse your child (they're different things).
Is it legal to spank children?
no it is not legal because spanking your children is wrong and it hurts too
Is it legal for someone other than parents to spank a child?
no
Is it legal for parents to spank a seventeen year old?
If the child needs it.
Is it legal to spank your kids in Maine?
Spanking your children is legal in all 50 states. BUT in 29 states it is illegal for teachers/principals to spank your kids.
Are parents allowed to spank their children as discipline?
the more spankin the better
Can parents give a babysitter permission to spank their children?
The legal basis varies by countries and states. In many US states, laws prohibit babysitters from using corporal punishment on children. In some, it would constitute abuse even if condoned by the parents.
Is it illegal in Texas to spank a child in public?
No, parents may discipline their children as long as they do not injure them.
Why do you get spank on the butt?
thats where parents spank so much
Does kate gosselins love Leah whil she spanked her?
Of course. Parents can spank their children and still love them.
Is it right for parents to hit their children?
It depends - parents should be allowed to spank their children. But beating, hitting, or any kind of abuse should not be tolerated. Children are children, but nevertheless human - albeit humans with rights.
