Legal Question in Family Law in California

is it legal to hit your 14 year old daughter across the face


Asked on 12/31/09, 7:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

No. It is illegal to strike anyone with the intent to cause pain and/or injury. If someone reports you to child services, they might take your daughter away.

Why do you want to hit your child? Do you really think that is going to cause a 14 year old to change her behavior? All that will happen is that she will not tell you about anything that might get you angry or ask your permission to do it.

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Answered on 1/06/10, 9:25 am


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